Pipe Department Welder Journeyman 1

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities. Successfully performs work individually, as a member of a single craft crew, or a multi-craft work crew.  

• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures. Consistently exceeds Journey Level standards.
• Works in the shop as a positive addition to the workforce, applying shipboard skills.
• Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints, i.e., form, shape, fit, and weld on vessels.
• Researches and suggests solutions to conditions requiring comprehensive condition found reports (CFRs). Responsible for being conversant in all quality assurance requirements. 
• Performs TIG welding – Carbon, Stainless, and CuNi piping.
• Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools.
• Coordinates the performance and completion of job specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to do basic shipboard layout.
• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Installs new and/or affects repairs to ships piping.
• Prepares surfaces by grinding and chipping.
• Comprehends and understands marine architectural blueprints.  
• Tack and weld pipe hangers, and piping.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: 

• Interaction/communication with others: Frequently interacts with others to ensure ongoing safety of operation. May work with several individuals in a confined space.
• Works alone/independently: Frequently works in the presence of other individuals performing duties.
• Directs/supervises others: Not required.
• Repetitive work: Work is similar on a day-to-day basis.
• Attention to detail: Must perform all tasks in compliance with regulatory agency standards.
• Flexibility: May move from one job to another, unexpectedly.
• Other mental/psychological demands: Works in a noisy environment and works at heights.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS AND/OR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH JOB TASKS: 

• Pneumatic grinder
• Drill press
• Hard hat
• Shears
• Punch
• Safety glasses
• Hand drill
• Saber saw
• Hearing protection
• Hand tools
• Chipping gun
• Respirator
• Coveralls
• Hood vent for welding
• Welding equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, overhead reaching, all direction reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending, crouching, squatting, simple grasping, crawling, and fine manipulation. Talking, hearing, vision, depth perception, color vision, field of vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Works indoors: Frequently works indoors exposed to temperature variances, vibrations, humidity, chemicals, dust and noise.
• Works outdoors: Frequently works on shipboard exposed to typical outdoor weather.
• Safety equipment required: Wears welding helmet, long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection, respirator, hard hat, and leather shoes.
• Other Exposures: Smoke, acids, degreasing cleaners, fumes, free silica, asbestos, dust, weld flash, paints, solvents, oil and grease.
• Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses grinders, hand/power tools, welding machines, comealong, chainfall, hammer, wedges, compressed gas tanks, carbon saw, overhead and jib cranes and rigging, drill presses and a complete range of hand tools.
• Required hygiene standards: Per company standards.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED preferred. 
• 5 - 10 years relevant work experience. 
• Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.

Some knowledge of several skills with more advanced knowledge of 1 primary skill and possess at least 1 certification (hours in skilled trade & demonstrated proficiency). Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with little or no supervision.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

• Welder – Must certify to ½” CuNi socket, ½” Stainless socket, 3 position fillet break
• Four-hour fire watch certification
• HAZWOPER - First Responder Awareness Level.

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’s Human Resources Department.