ORION

Overview

The Welder/Fitter position at Orion involves providing yard maintenance support, including welding, cutting, and grinding, while adhering to safety and quality standards. The role requires collaboration with various skilled crafts persons and emphasizes integrity and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work as assigned by the Welding Shop Foreman to complete marine yard support projects.
• Gather information on the scope of work and obtain necessary permits before starting welding projects.
• Cut, weld, chip, and grind metal as required by the project.
• Utilize oxygen-acetylene cutting torch and related equipment for cutting metal.
• Weld together pieces of sheet metal after pile driving individual sheet piles into place.
• Stick rod weld in all positions to complete jobs.
• Rig cable for lifting and moving objects.
• Handle placement of steel plates and sheet piles using cranes, winches, and hand tools.
• Operate saws, presses, drills, and grinders to fabricate parts for equipment repair.
• Inspect and make minor repairs to welding equipment and notify the Foreman of needed parts.
• Pick up materials and supplies for project completion.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives to ensure compliance with regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years welding experience or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Good knowledge of welding practices and materials.
• Understanding of physical characteristics of various metals used in marine construction.
• Ability to operate various types of marine equipment and devices.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in a marine environment.
• Capability to pass standard welding tests demonstrating job proficiency.
• Skill in operating stick rod welding in all positions and using acetylene and arc welding equipment.
• Effective verbal communication skills and ability to keep records of time and materials used.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required.
• Must be qualified to drive regular passenger vehicles to job sites.
• Must be capable of working in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs.