Welder 1st Class

Shift:                         ALL

Security Clearance: No Clearance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

The Welders are responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safely, with the highest quality and in a professional manner.

      

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training/Experience)

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience, with at least two years being NAVSEA-related experience.
• Possesses standard tools for a welder.
• Able to work different shifts.
• Must have good knowledge of ship board spaces.
• Must have knowledge of weld symbols and general DWGs.
• Must pass FCAW, 2G, 3G & 4G 71T1 .045 wire.
• Must pass SMAW, 6G Pipe, 11018 “stick”.
• Must pass SMAW, 6G Pipe, 309 “stick”.
• Must pass GMAW, 2G, 3G & 4G aluminum 5000 & 6000 series.
• Must pass GTAW, 2G, 3G & 4G aluminum 5000 & 6000 series.
• Must pass GTAW, 4F & 5F RN67(CUNI).
• Must pass GTAW, 4F & 5F 316 (Stainless Steel).
• Must pass GTAW, 4F & 5F 70S2 (Carbon Steel).
• Must pass GTAW, 6G RN625 on Carbon Steel pipe (open root).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to safely hook up and operate a torch.
• Must have knowledge of WAFs
• Must be able to follow instructions and work well with others.
• Ability to gain access to local bases.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

X

Carrying

X

Lifting

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Pulling

X

Must be able to go on vessels

 

Crawling

X

Sitting

X

Visual Requirements

X

Crouching

X

Standing

 

 

X

Hearing

X

Stooping

 

Other

X

Kneeling

X

Talking

 

 

    

Visual Requirements: Must be able to pass a Standard Jaeger’s Test chart for near vision acuity reading J1 letters or equivalent with or without corrective aids and pass a color vision test using Ishihara’s Tests for Color Deficiency.

 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

This position develops and maintains a positive working relationship with other Welders and supports a team approach in the pursuit of common company goals.

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PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Assures that tank/compartment has an updated safe for hot work ticket and the requirements of the ticket have been met. (Example: ventilation, lighting, safety equipment etc.).
• Assures that conditions of the tank/compartment have not changed since the ticket was written. (Example: fuel run back, unsafe working conditions, etc.).
• Assures that a Work Authorization Form (WAF) ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished, no work will be accomplished without a WAF posted at location of repairs.
• Assures that any other safety issues are complied with that relate to the specific job being accomplished (Example: special staging, face shields for grinding, protective clothing for hot work-related jobs, breathing apparatus with correct cartridges, etc).
• Assures that you are trained or qualified for the work you are assigned to do (Example: JLG, forklift, welding, brazing, special electrical/mechanical repairs and etc.).
• Assures that General Dynamics-NASSCO’s Safety Procedures, including testing, are utilized for all torch work.
• Assures that you and personnel working under your direction are working as safely and as productively as possible maintaining quality control at all times.
• Assures that a 30-minute cool down period has been accomplished in hot work areas.
• Assures that fire watches are assigned and maintained in the proper position.
• Assures that the job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
• Assures that personnel have work package and the necessary drawings, technical manuals, or specifications required for them to adequately accomplish their work assignments.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsible for effective, efficient and safe accomplishment of all assigned tasks. This position reports to Weld Crew Leader, Foreman, and General Foreman. 

 

STANDARD EQUIPMENT ISSUE

None.

  

UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS