WELDER

WELDER

Welders create or repair metal products or goods by using heat to fuse multiple metals, such as brass, stainless steel, or aluminum. Depending on what metals they're cutting and joining, welders may use a variety of different welding tools and equipment.

Physical and Mental Job Description:

 All positions require climbing onto the tops of barges (height of approximately six feet), opening and closing barge

lids that weigh up to 125 lbs. (Note: Employees are instructed to seek assistance when lifting heavy objects), and

being able to walk safely on surfaces that can be wet or snow covered on occasions. Additionally, employees are

frequently required to climb ladders and steps a distance of up to 25 feet and walk long distances throughout the

work shift. Walkways are often narrow (approximately 2 feet in width) requiring good balance and coordination.

Working areas are tight, enclosed, and do not allow a great deal of space from time to time. All positions require

effective eye-hand coordination to perform detailed work. All employees must be able to wear personal protective

equipment including a life vest, safety shoes, clothing, dust mask and hearing protection.

Working conditions are frequently dusty with heat and cold extremes according to season. Work surfaces may be

slippery and hazardous from time to time. Persons must be able to hear safety signals (such as horns, whistles, and

the human voice), and be able to read and understand safety manuals and other written material such as labels,

warnings, gauges and machinery instrumentation.

The position requires effective written communication in order to complete required daily reports. Effective verbal

communication is also necessary in order to allow the individual to give/receive instructions over a radio, loud

speaker or person to person. Knowledge of hand signals will also be required. Position requires the ability to

remember and follow established procedures for maintaining and operating various diesel and gas engines,

generators, compressors and winches used in the operation.

In addition to the above, Welder/Fitter positions involve frequent heavy physical labor including:

• Operation of arc welders and cutting torches involving repeated bending, squatting, and use of hands
• and vision to perform detailed cutting and welding. Employees must be able to wear personal
• protective devices such as vision, clothing, and head protection;
• Lifting and carrying steel pieces and fittings weighing 50 to 60 pounds;
• Sledge hammering and use of other hand held tools.

In addition to the general requirements above, Barge Cleaning positions involve frequent heavy physical labor

including:

• Lifting, carrying, and placing of pumps weighing up to 125 lbs. (Note: Employees are instructed to
• seek assistance when lifting heavy objects);
• Moving and carrying hoses weighing up to 70 lbs. by pulling, tugging, and dragging them long
• distances; and
• Lifting buckets of material hand over hand from a standing position. These buckets (loaded with
• material)

JOIN THE WFS FAMILY AND YOU COULD ENJOY...

• E.S.O.P.  EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PROGRAM!!!!!
• Outstanding health Insurance including plan options!
• Full Prescription Coverage
• Disability insurance and additional Aflac coverage options
• Dental and vision insurance with additional discounts for health and wellness services
• Company paid life insurance and additional coverage options
• 401k and match with simple investment options
• 7 Company paid holidays.  PTO with competitive wage
• Family Medical Leave
• Continued education and professional development such as CPR
• Career Advancement opportunities - Steersman Programs, Welder development, dispatch, and management opportunities.
• Employee Recognition program with monthly and yearly prizes!
• Family atmosphere with company sponsored events such as lunches and year end party.