Welder/Fabricator   Email     Print   PDF

Performs a wide variety of welding and metal fabrication in the construction or repair of shipboard, scientific or mechanical equipment.

• Welding and fabrication of all metals, using Stick, MIG and TIG processes.  Assembles and disassembles mechanical equipment.
• Reading and understanding of mechanical drawings.  Performing layout work for construction projects and recommends material and provides design assistance where required.
• Works with sheet metal where required.
• May perform machining of minor nature.
• May perform some marine structural fabrications and shipboard pipe fitting/welding.
• Works with welding equipment and tools, mechanics hand and power tools to drill press, power saw, hydraulic press, hydraulic shear, lathes, milling machines and rolls.  May also operate heavy equipment such as a forklift and overhead cranes.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor deems necessary.

High school or vocational school plus 5 years experience in welding shop practices.  Must possess excellent welding skills.

Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50lbs is required.    Other physical requirements include: frequent stooping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching and standing. Good hearing and vision are needed to hear and follow safety warnings and requirements.

The environment may have exposure to extreme environmental and weather conditions (excessive/prolonged heat, cold or humidity and weather conditions), which may include exposure to chemicals and other potential hazards.