Eastern Shipbuilding Group

Overview

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is seeking a Welder 1/C to lay out, fit, and weld fabricated components for structural forms according to specifications. The position requires compliance with safety regulations and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated cast and forged components.
• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding.
• Work with other crafts as instructed by supervision.
• Attend work regularly and work flexible hours, including overtime.
• Comply with safety, ethics, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor the working environment for compliance with regulations.
• Weld components in various positions.
• Fit, tack, and weld component parts in position.
• Examine welds for adherence to specifications.
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances using precision instruments.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts according to specifications.
• Set up equipment and weld parts using various welding techniques.
• Produce high-quality welds with different materials.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Have carbon air arc cutting experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalence.
• One to three years of experience as a flux core arc welder desired.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques for fitting and welding.
• Knowledge of ship terminology, welding symbols, safety, OSHA, and ABS regulations.
• Experience with gouging, mirror welding, MIG and stick welding.
• Experience with carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum welding.
• Must pass ABS welding tests to be ABS Certified.
• Ability to read and comprehend written, oral, or diagram forms.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Knowledge of the safe operation and use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.
• Ability to read a tape measure.