Welder/Burner

Valid TWIC Required.

Description

• The general purpose of this position is to weld points and splicers on beams then cut metal to size. All welding is completed outdoors.

• Able to use tools including but not limited to cutting torch, air arc cutter, grinder, and hand tools in all positions without damage to adjoining parts.

• The ability to complete the welding qualification test.

• Ensure that all federal requirements and company guidelines are met and that all safety rules are followed when performing duties.

• Can read and understand instructions, technical manuals, and blueprints.

• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to: steel toe boots, eye protection, ear protection, gloves, hot work PPE, fall protection, respirators, and a variety of protective suits.

• Cutting and washing-stoppers and d-rings on vessels, barges, and railcars.

• Securing cargo-on railcars, barges, and vessels.

• Heavy equipment repairs-removing pins and repairing buckets.

• Able to work long hours and weekends if needed.

• Able to climb up and down ladders inside vessels.

• Demonstrate basic math & mechanical skills, including the reading of a tape measure.

• Keep consistent, legible written and/or computerized records

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to a high noise level; moving mechanical parts, moving machinery, outside weather conditions (hot and humid summers) and elements; fumes from gasoline, oil, and grease.

Physical Demands

• Be able to work long hours and weekends if needed.

• Be able to climb up and down ladders inside the vessel.

• Can see well enough to read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics, maintenance manuals as needed.

• Can speak and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others within the company 100% of the time.

• Can reach with arms and hands to perform inspection, maintenance, and repair duties when needed.

• Able to bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat.

• Able to use hands to grasp, handle, finger and feel.

• Can climb and balance well enough to mount equipment by climbing up and down steps as needed.

• Able to lift 75 pounds without assistance.

• Can wear PPE (hard hat, vest, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots) with no restrictions.

Requirements

• High school education or general education diploma (GED).

• Valid TWIC card

• Minimum of 2 years experience.

• To appropriately perform the essential duties of this job, regular work attendance is required.

• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator driver's license.

• Must work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

• Must possess Safety training/certification as required by customers to work in their facilities and as required by Watco Companies at all locations.

• Ability to pass training and required testing.

31392

Nearest Major Market: Houston