Welder Helper

Description Performs any combination of following duties to assist workers in welding, brazing, thermal and arc cutting activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Moves work pieces, tools, and supplies, manually or by hand truck. Acts as fire watch by continuous observation of hot work areas for fire hazards and potential fires. Ensure that fire extinguishers are in optimal working order Extinguish small fires using available equipment. Enforce safety protocols, ensure proper fire prevention measures, and stop work when unsafe conditions exist. Lifts, moves and holds, or clamps work pieces to table, into jigs, or into position as directed, manually or by using hoist, pry bars, wrenches, hammer, and wedges. Cleans work pieces to remove impurities, such as slag, rust, and grease, using wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper, or chemical solutions. Connects hoses from hand torch to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders or connects cables from power source to electrode holder and work piece or fixture. Starts gasoline engine to activate electric generators. Removes, tags or marks, and moves finished work. May attach grappling equipment to objects preparatory to movement by crane. May be designated according to type of activity as Thermal-Cutter Helper (welding). General housekeeping (sweeping, cleaning etc.) Other job responsibilities as needed. Requirements Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school diploma required. The ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills are required Familiarity with blueprints and drawings a plus Ability to read and interpret documents and instructions Ability to take directions and follow instructions Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly Ability to work a variety of assignments and locations on a daily or hourly basis Strong ability to be reliable, dependable, and work as a team Language Ability: Ability to communicate effectively in English Reasoning Ability: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job are medium/heavy in nature. Frequent standing, balancing, walking, climbing ladders or equipment, reaching above shoulder or out in front, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, seeing, hearing and occasionally lowering self into confined spaces, crawling through small openings and working in reclined positions, as needed. Physical ability to lift, push, pull and carry 50+ lbs., bend, stoop and climb scaffold and work on elevated work surfaces, beams, ladders, and confined spaces. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, talk or hear. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Works in all areas of the shipyard and on-board ships. Hearing warning signals and reading and comprehending safety instructions. Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee’s work area.