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Position Title: Welder

Reports To: Structural Superintendent

FULL TIME POSITION-OVERTIME ELIGIBLE

Relocation Assistance will NOT be offered for this position.

Overview

PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.

Responsibilities

• The Welder welds metal components with appropriate equipment to fit and join, fabricate, and/or repair a variety of marine equipment and structural components per specifications and in accordance with the production schedule. Performs SMAW, GMAW, and other welding techniques in all positions of various metal and alloys. Must be familiar with ABS & NAVSEA standards.
• Performs welding duties using wire welding GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, or SMAW
• Welds steel components with welding equipment as specified by procedures, layouts, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, or oral instructions. Welds range from simple tacks to complex welds, performed in varying positions
• Works includes set-up, laying out work using fixtures and guides to repair, modify, or fabricate parts and/or equipment products
• Operates and/or uses related equipment and tools including forklifts, hoists, slings, grinders, cutting torches, hand tools, drills, punches, a tape measure, and Air Arc
• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follows manufacturers instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions; calls for repairs and completes daily check sheets
• Reads, understands, and follows job order specifications, blueprints, work instructions, and procedures
• Maintains level of work performance in accordance with standards and/or job order specifications
• Participates in process and product development and improvement programs, teams, and focus groups
• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; keeps work area clean and cleans up after project completion or end of shift as appropriate

Education/Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of related experience required
• ASW certification preferred, however, not required
• Large scale industrial experience. Marine/shipyard/ship repair experience preferred, however, not required
• Experience with computers/electronics preferred
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to work standing on a variety of surfaces including steel decks and concrete for 8-12 hours per day
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Perform work in heavy industrial/shipyard setting with exposure to heat, cold, and humidity, industrial odors, fumes, gasses, chemicals, oil, grease, smoke, dust, noise, and vibration, and involves climbing ladders and stairs, using pneumatic tools, working in cramped quarters, and working with moving machinery
• PPE required for this position, including hearing protection, safety glasses, safety boots with metatarsal guards, face shield, welding helmet, welding gloves, welding sleeves/jacket, and welding apron/chaps. A respirator may also be required

Physical Demands

• Maneuvering in tight places, uneven floors
• Climbing up and down ladders, ramps and stairs
• Standing for long periods of time
• Occasionally requires twisting, turning, bending, climbing, and walking over uneven surfaces
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb
• Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs. continuously; lifting objects weighing over 50 lbs. with assistance

Qualification/Requirements

• Candidates must reside on Oahu, Hawaii
• Must show proof of legal right to work in the United States
• US Citizenship required due to security clearance for base access
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Must be able to obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites
• Post-offer drug screening, physical test and background check required; failure to complete any step will result in disqualification
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers' License or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver's License (or Class 3 or higher) if REAL ID is not held
• Reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time

Additional Information

• This position is represented by The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers, AFL-CIO and its Local Lodge 627. Candidates must become a member of the union as a condition of employment.
• This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties; employee will follow other job-related instructions and duties as assigned by management. Management may revise information in this job description. This document does not create an employment contract; it is at-will employment.
• This is a non-management position
• This is a full time position

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing and Production

Industries

• Manufacturing

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