Structural Helper

Southcoast Welding; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcoast Welding in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a Structural Helper. This entry-level position supports Welders and Shipfitters by handling materials, cleaning work areas, and learning blueprint and weld symbol proficiency.

Responsibilities include moving loads, removing paint, and ensuring a safe production environment with proper PPE, while adhering to company safety policies and training provided.

Qualifications

• Must have trade-specific tools.
• Ability to read a measuring tape and blueprint symbols.
• Capable of following safety policies and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Load vehicles using hand truck or dolly.
• Maintain clean work area and dispose of trash per laws.
• Remove paint and scale from ship surfaces with brushes.
• Move materials and tools to work sites.
• Monitor hot work for hazards and use PPE.
• Learn to read work specifications and ship weld symbols.
• Adhere to all safety policies and wear PPE.

Skills

Safety procedures

Tool operation

Measuring tape reading

Blueprint reading

Tools

Sawzall

Grinders (4” & 7”)

Job description

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Structural Helper

Full-time Regular Manual Labor Virginia Employee, Chesapeake, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1257

Salary Range: $19.00 To $24.00 Annually

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Structural Helper is an entry level position into the Structural Department that provides needed support to Welders, Shipfitters, Welder/Shipfitters. To assist and learn the traits in the respective departments. Structural Helper must possess trade specific tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES

• Loads vehicles using hand truck or dolly
• Collects and disposes trash in accordance to local and state laws
• Removes paint and scale from ships metal surfaces, using hand or powered wired brushes or similar tools
• Conveys material and tools to work site
• Extinguishes fires as needed as per training provided
• Observes hot work to ensure area remains free of obstacles and hazardous materials as per training provided
• Able to identify hazardous materials and working conditions and apply proper safety precautions and PPE required for each
• Run lines and leads
• Learn Blueprint & Weld symbol proficiency
• Learn to understand Work Specifications
• Must adhere to a promote ALL company safety policies. Wear all required PPE when in Production areas and promote a clean and safe work environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Structural Helper must be able to meet and successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following physical demands are representative to the position.

The position is active and requires extensive standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, crawling, climbing, and crouching. Along with such movements, employee is required to lift parts/machinery of up to 75 pounds. Additional demands are listed below:

• Able to climb ladders and work off scaffolding
• Able to lift, carry, and or push up to 50 – 75 lbs. throughout the shift (including overtime)
• Exposure to loud noises, vibrations, fumes, & airborne particles. This position will require continuous use of ear protection, eye protection and other safety equipment.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• Must be able to evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions regarding safety and company procedures and policies
• Able to operate sawzall, 4” & 7” grinders, and various other tools
• Basic hand tool usage
• Read a measuring tape
• Learn how to operate press brakes, sheers, rollers, ironworker, overhead crane

COMPETENCIES

• Flexibility (Job duties & schedule)
• Work well with others in all areas where SCW&M is performing work
• Teamwork orientated

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Structural Helper position has no supervisory responsibilities.

POSITION TYPE / HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Schedule is Monday- Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (swing shifts dependent on work load). Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required based on production needs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to speak and understand Basic English

Work Authorization Clearance

For E-verify and contract security purposes (including ship access lists), all employees MUST present a valid export document. Acceptable documents are U.S. Birth Certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, Passport, Passport Card and Permanent Resident Card.

Other

Please consider that duties, responsibilities, and all other points specified in this description can change at any time with or without notice.