Plate Welder

Gulf Copper and Manufacturing; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine manufacturing company located in Port Arthur, Texas is seeking an entry-level Welder who can interpret blueprints and execute various welding techniques. The position involves working in open air conditions, and the candidate must wear appropriate safety gear when engaging with hazardous materials. With a focus on steel repair and construction, this full-time role requires dedication to safety and teamwork while working with heavy machinery and various welding tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, some college or technical school certification required.
• Six months to one year of welding experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, and manuals.
• Weld steel plates and pipes for marine vessels and industrial components.
• Perform cutting and grinding tasks.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding techniques

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gas welding equipment

Welding torches

Cutting torches

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Have the ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, and work process instruction.


• Welds steel plates and pipe 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 flat, vertical, or overhead positions.


• Performs related tasks such as cutting and grinding.


• Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases size of metal parts.


• Welds metal parts together using gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or TIG welding processes 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.


• Selects and sets up welding equipment, executes the planned welds, and examines the welds to ensure that they meet standards or specifications.

Other duties may be assigned.

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.

Working Conditions

• Open‑air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc.


• Must be able to stand and operate equipment up to four continuous hours.


• Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE.


• Some climbing (100 ft or higher) and lifting (50 lb.) 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 in., 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; helium‑arc welding equipment; oxy‑acetylene equipment; portable gas‑operated arc welders.


• Manlift or personnel lift – hydraulic truck lifts; swing stages.


• Weld 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

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).

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Maritime Transportation

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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: [email protected]. 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: [email protected].