Plate Welder 1st Class at Gulf Copper and Manufacturing Corporation

Galveston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fluxcore welding, Blueprint reading, SMAW, FCAW, Gas welding, Brazing, Arc welding, Wire fed welding, Tig welding, Metal grinding, Equipment maintenance, Safety compliance, Technical manual interpretation, Marine vessel repair, Structural welding

Industry

Maritime Transportation

Description

Plate Welder 1st Class Duration: 2 Months Location: Galveston, TX Hours: Six (6) days a week, ten (10) hours a day Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Welder, proficient in fluxcore welding, to join our team. Benefits: 401k Retirement Plan Section 125 Plan (Pre-Tax Health/Dental Insurance Premium Deduction) Group Health & Dental Plan Short & Long Term Disability Insurance Life & Voluntary Life Insurance Holiday & Vacation Pay Employee Assistance Program Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. A welder must understand welding procedures and parameters. Can comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical. Manuals, gouge, and work process instruction. Welds steel plates and pipes in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment. Have the skills to use various types of welding equipment for different types of metal. Welds components in a flat, vertical, or overhead position. Performs related tasks such as cutting and grinding. Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases the size of metal parts. Welds metal parts together using gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or tig welding process and procedures. Highly skilled welders often are trained to work with a wide variety of materials, such as titanium, aluminum, or exotic metals, in addition to steel. Select and set up welding equipment, execute the planned welds, and examine the welds to ensure that they meet standards or specifications. Required Education & Experience: High School Diploma, some college or technical school certification, six months to one year(s) experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must pass an ABS, or ASME weld test. Working Conditions: Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc. Must be able to stand and operate equipment for up to four continuous hours. You must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE. Some climbing (100 feet or higher) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved. Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials. Work on inland and offshore barges or in industrial settings. Enter round manholes with inside diameters of 18”, and other internally confined spaces. Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights. Necessary Equipment Operation: Blow torches- Motorized cutting torches; Pattern cutting torches; Welding torches. Gas welding, brazing, or cutting apparatus- Brazing equipment; Heliarc welding equipment; Oxyacetylene equipment; Portable gas operated arc welders. Manlift or personnel lift- hydraulic truck lifts; Swing stages Welding masks- Hand shields; Welding shields. Special Skills: Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. High performance and a strong team player. Commitment to company values and safety program. Welder Position Basic Requirements: Qualifications of class – Class will be based upon judgment by quality control and/or production management in terms of the quality and productivity of the welds. Plate Welder 2nd Class (PLW2) - Welder capable of welding SMAW or FCAW on plate/structural with ABS Q2+4G or ASME or AWS plate test (2G+3G+4G). Plate Welder 1st Class (PLW1) - Welder capable of welding SMAW & FCAW on plate/structural with ABS Q2+4G or ASME or AWS plate test (2G+3G+4G). Pipe Welder 2nd Class (PPW2) – Welder capable of welding SMAW or FCAW on plate/structural &SMAW or FCAW on pipe with ABS Q3 or AWS 6g pipe test. Pipe Welder 1st Class (PPW1) – Welder capable of welding SMAW & FCAW and or GTAW on pipe. Must Pass ABS Q3 or ASME 6G or AWS 6G pipe test. Combination Welder 1st Class- Pipe/Plate/Structural (PPLW)– Welder capable of process / structural pipe and plate welding using GTAW+FCAW and or GTAW+SMAW. Combination Welder 2nd Class- Pipe/Plate/Structural (PPLW)– Welder capable of process / structural pipe and plate welding using GTAW+FCAW and or GTAW+SMAW. * An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.

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Responsibilities

The welder is responsible for performing fluxcore, arc, and gas welding on steel plates and pipes for marine vessels and industrial equipment. They must interpret blueprints, select appropriate welding equipment, and ensure all welds meet quality standards and specifications.