Welder
Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction and crane rental & rigging. We execute all of our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment and with team members who work vigorously to meet our customer’s needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a Welder to join our team.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Performs various welding processes to repair, modify and install various pipes, structures, foundations and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems
- Selects proper materials and requirements to perform welding functions. Fabricates and installs fixtures and jigs required for welding process alignments
- Cut, grind, file, deburr, smooth, and polish surfaces using hand, and power tools
- Ensures that all Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded
- Reads and interprets blueprints to plan setup and operation of the machine shop equipment prior to commencing the operation
- Lays out material prior to performing welding operations to prevent possible errors
- Maintains good housekeeping practices, turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.
- Returns tools/equipment to proper location and reports any lost, missing, stolen or damaged items to the Tool Room Attendant
- Follows detailed repair procedures and instructions (e.g.; SOW, Specs, RCC, etc.) required completing the production operations
- Produces quality welds, including pipe, in difficult or adverse conditions and is proficient in multiple welding procedures/procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to read blueprints & manuals
- Must be able to understand and perform the basic set up, adjustment, and operation of various welding equipment and hand tools used in the trade
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Welding certification
- 2 years’ experience as a welder
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift as much as 50 pounds at times.
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
- Exposure to construction and marine site dangers.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Adjusting or moving objects up to in all directions. (pushing/pulling/lifting)
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
- Operating machinery and/or power tools
- Work in extreme weather conditions
- Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
- Noisy environments.
- Ability to respond quickly to sounds.
- Able to traverse all areas of the jobsite in all types of weather; this may require walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. A review of this Job Description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the individual will posses the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform each job duty proficiently; requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.