Welder (Southpoint, OH)

Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, INC.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Welder, where you'll engage in the repair and maintenance of marine vessels. This role involves working in a challenging shipyard environment, performing welding tasks in various positions, and handling heavy equipment. Embrace the opportunity to showcase your skills in vertical and overhead welding while working alongside a supportive crew. This forward-thinking company offers a full-time position with competitive pay and a range of benefits, ensuring you thrive in your career. If you're ready to tackle exciting challenges and make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year of vertical and overhead welding experience is required.
• Ability to work in awkward positions and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding activities in all positions and maintain marine boats.
• Lift and maneuver heavy equipment and work in extreme conditions.

Skills

Vertical and Overhead Welding

Blueprint Comprehension

Cutting and Burning Techniques

Heavy Equipment Handling

Tools

Welding Machines

Cutting Torch

Air Tools

Hand Tools

Welding Hood

Sledge Hammer

Job description

Welder (1st and 2nd shifts available) performs numerous activities required in repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of marine boats and barges. Welder works 8-hour shifts in groups of 1 to 6 people depending upon job requirements and performing welding activities in all positions, climbing ladders and scaffolds, lifting heavy equipment including chain hoists and large wrenches from floor to waist to overhead, swinging 16 lb. sledge hammers in awkward positions, and performing gripping activities with both hands in utilization of cutting, burning, and welding activities. Welder must possess the ability to work in awkward positions and function in a shipyard environment which includes extreme weather temperatures and air pollutants produced with welding, burning, blasting, and painting.

• Occasional lift/carry propeller wrenches 68 lbs to 120 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/carrying 3 to 5 ton chain falls weighing 60 to 80 lbs 100+ ft.
• Occasional lifting 3 to 5 ton chain falls overhead from a step ladder with the aid of another employee.
• Swinging of 16lb sledge hammer repetitively to tighten and loosen large nuts.
• Crawling on hands and knees 100+ ft.
• Lying on your back on creepers pushing the creeper 100+ ft with working in confined spaces down to 18” in height.
• Climbing in and out of round manholes with inside diameter of 18 inches and work in internally confined spaces.
• Performing work duties in awkward positions for extended lengths of time.
• Pulling chain hoists with repetitive pull down forces of 60 to 80 lbs.
• Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights; negotiate uneven heights between dock and vessel; and negotiate uneven surfaces.
• Frequent standing and walking on awkward, slick, and uneven surfaces.
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, and working in awkward positions.
• Frequent balancing on uneven surfaces.
• Comprehend blueprints, sketches and templates.
• Manipulate and operate all machines and tools essential to the performance of the position of Welder such as:

Sledge Hammer

Welding Hood

Welding Rods

Cutting Torch

Air Tools

Socket Sets

Vices

Micrometers

Cherry Picker

Calipers

Hand Tools

Welding Machines

Hand Grinders

Come-a-Long

• Maneuver around 30" obstructions and 24" frames;
• Ascend and work at heights of up to 40 feet.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Vertical and Overhead Welding: 1 year (Required)

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you live within 60 miles of South Point, OH?
• What is the best phone number where you can be reached?