Welder

Gator Dredging - Welder

We are looking for an experienced welder with the ability to weld all metals including aluminum. Gator Dredging is water construction company with vessels/equipment requiring continuous maintenance. Must be motivated and able to think outside the box. You will use hand-welding and flame cutting equipment, such as gas welding and stick. Regulate current and voltage for proper fusion of metals and select electrode type and size.

Starting Hourly Pay Range for This Position: $18.00 to $25.00. This is based on previous work experience, skills, and current certifications / professional licenses.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities for the Welder:

• Comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies.
• Maintain proper housekeeping.
• Assure that work meets expected quality standards.
• Understand CTQs.
• Perform daily inspection of all the equipment and tools prior to use.
• Technically qualified to perform MIG and stick welding.
• Familiar with various electrodes and their application.
• Knowledge of the inert gases used in welding and selects the best suited process for the application.
• Understand and properly apply single fillet, double fillet, square groove, V groove and U groove welds.
• Ability to do all position welding on alloys presented.
• Perform other general duties as assigned.

Requirements for the Welder:

• Able to follow direction.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measurement devices
• Ability to read decimal and fractional measurement.
• Knowledge of welding equipment.
• Certified in TIG & MIG is a plus.
• Ability to operate forklift.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes, ear plugs.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen
• Comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

Physical Demands/Work Environment for the Welder:

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use sit, use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will reach with hands; Occasionally will stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste/smell.
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift up to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds.

Employee Benefits. An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays

Gator Dredging is a:

• Drug-Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Homeland Security - E-Verify Company. Gator Dredging will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

For more information, please visit www.gatordredging.com

Salary : $18 - $25