Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Follow all PSI rules and regulations.
- Knowledge and proficiency of heavy shipyard construction welding in all positions using approved WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) determined by PSI and classification society
- Welding process includes:
- FCAW - Flux Core Arc Welding
- SMAC - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- SAW - Submerged Arc Welding
- EGW - Electro Gas Welding
- Automated Welding Processes
- Stainless Steel Fillet Welding
- Padding and preparing weld joints per WPS
- Carbon Arc Gouging
- Note: Not inclusive, shall be determined by vessel specification and classification rules
- Knowledge, understanding and demonstration of interpreting approved WPS set forth at PSI.
- Knowledge and ability on how to use all tools related to welding, including basic trouble shooting and maintaining welding equipment to assure a safe and efficient operation.
- Welder must proficiently demonstrate welding ability through performance, and testing as determined by vessel project and classification.
- Welder must be able to work in a team environment.
- Welder shall perform internal quality checks of own work performance to assure quality standards are achieved daily.
- Welder shall maintain their individual NDT rejection set forth by PSI and classification society.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
COMPETENCIES - Work Independently according to valid instructions and PSI rules and standards.
- Flexible cooperation with team members.
- Must be able to work in different environments and areas (e.g. indoors, outdoors, in confined spaces, on scissor lifts and aerial lifts, and in inclement weather).
- Ability to orient, train and instruct lesser skilled welders.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILTY This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.
*Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is a full-time, safety sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE •High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years' work experience welding, (flux core and ceramic preferred)
- Welding robotics and programming a plus
OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.
Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Work experience placement, Outdoor, Flexible hours,