Excel Boat Company

Overview

Welder’s Helpers assist welders in the manufacturing of boats, performing various tasks to support the welding process and ensure quality control.

Responsibilities

• Assist in bending hulls when required.
• Clean around the extrusion racks outside.
• Load the extrusion cart and carry extrusions inside from outside the building.
• Operate the shear and the chop saw.
• Keep the area clean at all times by disposing of garbage properly and sweeping regularly.
• Prepare the areas for the next workday.
• Use hand tools at a level beyond basic use.
• Organize and clean the welding tools table.
• Trim and fit components for boats.
• Prepare hoses, gunwales, ribs, and subassemblies for when the boat is on the jig.
• Drill holes for decks and box drains.
• Prepare the parts cart for the next boat.
• Know the proper placement of parts on the cart and which section of the boat each part is used on.
• Recognize when parts are missing.
• Work on multiple jigs at once throughout the day.
• Have a good understanding of the fundamentals of welding.
• Cut hoses and gunwales accurately, drill holes in transoms and splashwells, roll ribs, and grind down all weld tacks.
• Check transom angle with digital levels.
• Identify the components of a boat and use the proper terminology for each component.
• Read the cut list and cut extrusions.
• Inspect the quality of all subassemblies prior to installation, identify defects or unsatisfactory quality, and take measures to prevent recurring poor quality.
• Place all extra non-welded parts into the boat after completion, and be able to account for all parts to ensure nothing is lost.
• Check the fitment of all lids prior to the boat exiting the jig and coordinate with the supervisor if the quality is unsatisfactory.

Requirements

• Read a tape measure and understand fractions.
• Capable of using basic hand tools.
• Maintain connection and communication among other employees and management.
• Attention to detail is required to ensure high quality and safety.
• Lead by example and build a team that can rely on each other.