Welder

SUMMARY
The welder is responsible for welding associated with the dredge, attendant plant and pipeline. Requires experience in cutting, fabricating, cleaning, and welding all types of metals to perform the required welding tasks to complete assignments. Must be able to work 8 to 12 hour shifts on all types of dredges or marine construction projects. Must work a rotating schedule and provide transportation to and from the jobsite(s).

Six days per week, 10-12 hour days.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following, additional duties may be assigned:

• Responsible for welding/cutting/grinding on prefabricated structural components to retrofit according to the applicable drawings.
• Examine structural members for defects and measure dimensions to ensure conformance with specifications and any applicable drawings.
• Layout, position, align, and fit components together.
• Set-up and perform welding operations on different metal components such as pipe piles and I-beams.
• Maintain inventory of welding equipment, welding gases, and other welding supplies
• Keep a daily report/record of quantities completed.
• Assist in the development of Work Element Plans and JSA’s for completing the work.
• Participates in site safety and planning meetings and near miss reporting.
• Ensures compliance with Manson’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct
• Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 3 years welding experience, marine experience preferred.
• Experience with proper welding techniques, arc gouging, gas welding and cutting, pipe fitting and fabrications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to work 40 hours/week and weekend work.
• Ability to work with standard welding and cutting tools such as (but not limited to); Flux Core, Stick and Mig Welding, acetylene/oxygen, plasma.
• Must have experience welding all types of metal(s) including, hard or soft steel, stainless steel, and aluminum and be able to fabricate and fit metal components of various sizes and shapes.
• Able to communicate well as part of a small team, and work cooperatively with other colleagues.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be professionally certified with Flux Core and Stick. AWS Accredited Certified Welder Certification required. Valid picture identification required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must be able to meet the physical requirements of this position, including:

• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on marine vessels in water.
• Able to safely execute duties in and around heavy equipment/large machinery in marine dredging and marine construction job sites.
• Able to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required of various construction work environments (hard hats, personal floatation devices, safety glasses, respirators, high visibility apparel, etc.)

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status.  Manson is a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Recruiting, 206-762-0850, and recruiting@mansonconstruction.com.

Manson Construction offers our full-time employees a comprehensive and generous benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and their families, employee assistance programs, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, paid time off, retirement plan with employer matching and ESOP, and an annual discretionary bonus.