Overview
UE Manufacturing is Now Hiring a Second Shift Welder I located at 10000 NW 2nd, Oklahoma City, OK 73127. The Shipyard Welder is responsible for performing structural/pipe Welding assignments. Work safe and maintain a safe working environment, notify foreman or supervisor of any safety and/or structural issues. You will recieve a shift differntial while working second shift.
Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces for welding by grinding barge and boat repair and fabrication areas, cargo tanks, and internal compartments.
- Complete the necessary number of passes to produce full penetration welds on specialty components and areas, internal compartments, cargo tanks, external surface areas, and repair areas for barges and boats.
- Use vacuum pumps, air pumps, compressors, blowers, meters, hoses, and other tools to operate welding and grinding equipment and complete welding and maintenance tasks.
- Uses welding equipment as directed by a foreman or supervisor to weld steel plate/pipe to make the required repairs, fabrication and/or modifications.
- Safely and efficiently use various hand, power and cutting tools.
- Consults with foreman or supervisor regarding installation or repair problems, sequence of operations, and time required to complete repair and/or installation.
- Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders and cutting torches.
- May tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ability to safely use essential equipment as welding machines, grinders, hand and power tools.
Strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in safety equipment usage and able to qualify use of safety equipment.
- High performance and a strong team player.
- Commitment to company values and safety program.
Education/Experience:
- Equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
- The ability to effectively speak clearly so others can understand; Bilingual preferred.
- 2 - 5 years' experience in a shipyard environment required.
Physical Activities & Requirements:
Ability to work in harsh environments such as heat, cold, rain, ice, etc. inside and outside.
Able to work inside confined spaces, heights, and operate equipment safely.
The work requires long periods of sitting in awkward positions, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.
