We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(K) match, and paid vacation/holiday/personal days.

Enjoy the benefit of a 10 hour work shift!!

We are currently hiring for 3rd shift positions.

3rd shift hours: Sunday night through Thursday morning 8:00pm - 6:00am. Overtime on Thursday nights when needed. 30 minute paid lunch and $1.50/hr shift premium for working 3rd shift.

We pay double time after 45 hours worked per week!!

Bonus of $1,000 after 90 days employment if you have no absences or tardies!!!

POSITION REPORTS TO: Shop Supervisor

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES: None

STATUS: Full-time; FLSA Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Build Barges and barge accessories per blueprint specifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Layout, position, align and fit together fabricated parts of structural metal products in shop according to blueprint and layout specifications, in preparation for welding.


• Setup and adjust welding machines in order to weld components and assemblies using GMAW, FCAW, and MCAW.


• Plan sequence of operation, applying knowledge of geometry, effects of heat, and allowance for weld shrinkage, machining, and thickness of metal.


• Move parts into position manually or utilizing overhead cranes and forklifts.


• Remove high spots, slag and cuts bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, chipping hammers and cutting & plasma torch.


• Inspect materials, components, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.


• Work effectively and efficiently in both team-based and independent working environments.


• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years of production welding and fitting experience preferred


• Higher vocational training preferred


• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and AWS standard welding symbols


• Previous experience training others is preferred.


• Experienced in GMAW, FCAW, and MCAW. Knowledge of GTAW is preferred.

PHYSICAL FACTORS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis


• Must be able to stand, reach, walk and bend on a continual basis.


• Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment (cold in winter- hot in summer), including work outside all year in all weather conditions.