Welder I

United Engines; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UE Manufacturing is seeking a Welder I to join our Oklahoma City, OK fabrication team. You will prepare surfaces, perform full-penetration welds, and operate welding and grinding equipment across barges, boats, and related components.

Requires at least 5 years in a shipyard environment, strong attention to detail, and a safety-focused mindset. Bilingual ability is a plus and you will work under a foreman with opportunities to contribute to repairs and fabrication projects.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a shipyard environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for welding in barge and boat repair and fabrication areas.
• Perform full-penetration welds on specialty components and areas including cargo tanks and internal compartments.
• Operate welding and grinding equipment using vacuum pumps, air pumps, compressors, meters, hoses, and other tools.
• Weld steel plate/pipe to make repairs, fabrication and/or modifications.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow safety procedures.
• Consult foreman regarding installation or repair problems and timelines.
• Remove high spots and bevels using files and grinders; tack weld clips/brackets when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Education

Equivalent experience/training

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand and cutting tools

Job description

UE Manufacturing is Now Hiring a Welder I located at 10000 NW 2nd, Oklahoma City, OK 73127.

• 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.

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.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a shipyard environment.

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.