Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all aspects of commercial diving, marine construction and crane rental & rigging. We execute all our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment and with team members who work vigorously to meet our customers’ needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a Welder to join our team.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
* Performs various welding processes to repair, modify and install various pipes, structures, foundations and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems.
* Selects proper materials and requirements to perform welding functions. Fabricates and installs fixtures and jigs required for welding process alignments.
* Responsible for welding of steel, aluminum and stainless-steel materials using the SMAW, GTAW and/or GMAW processes in all positions on steel boats, aluminum boats, barges and shop fabrication assignments.
* Reads, interprets, and follows blueprints or technical drawings and understands associated welding symbols.
* Plans for the setting up and operation of the machine shop equipment prior to commencing the operation. Follows detailed repair procedures and instructions (e.g.; SOW, Specs, ASME or RCC M standards, etc.) required for completing the production operations.
* Lays out material prior to performing welding operations to prevent possible errors.
* Cuts, grinds, files, deburrs, smooths, and polishes surfaces using hand and power tools.
* Produces quality welds, including pipes, in difficult or adverse conditions and is proficient in multiple welding procedures.
* Maintains good housekeeping practices, turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.
* Ensures that all Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded.
* Returns tools/equipment to proper location and reports any lost, missing, stolen or damaged items to the Tool Room Attendant.
* Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
* Minimum of 2 years of FCAW weld experience.
* Stick welding – 6010, 7018, and 7024.
* Demonstrates ability to carbon arc gouge and to use the oxy-fuel cutting process.
* Satisfactorily passes vertical and overhead fillet welding as well as groove welding tests using manual and semi-automatic welding processes.
* Must be able to pass an x-ray weld test.
* Ability to read blueprints and understand weld layout and processes.
Education and Experience:
* 5 years’ experience as a welder.
* Welding certification.
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements:
* Must be able to lift 40 pounds at times.
* Must be able to perform welding work while wearing all required personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a filtering face piece and/or tight-fitting respirator.
* May require working above ground (15 ft or more), comfortable with heights.
* Must be able to climb ladders or stairs to reach objects.
* May require working in narrow or confined workspaces for extended periods of time.
* May require extensive kneeling, bending, walking and/or standing for long periods of time.
* Able to comply with all applicable safety regulations, work under industrial repair conditions.
* Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Company Description:
Crofton began as a commercial diving company in 1949. For over 75 years, the company has continued to grow and evolve by expanding its capabilities to better accommodate customer needs and offer competitive advantage. Today, Crofton offers comprehensive solutions in the commercial and industrial market segments, with a history of service focused in the maritime industry. Our people are our biggest asset, at every level. Each service division accommodates customers’ needs independently and when advantageous, multiple divisions collaborate with one another to transfer the economic benefits of in-house resources to customers. Crofton is a diversified contracting firm offering marine construction, commercial diving services, crane and rigging services, and equipment rentals.
Benefits:
Full time team members at Crofton have access to a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following:
* Health Insurance
* Short Term Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Supplementary Insurance
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