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The Weld Support/Equipment Repair person must have a broad knowledge welding machines and equipment, complete repairs of welding equipment, and repair equipment as needed. He/she must comply with all safety procedures and guidelines, and comply with all company issued policies, procedures, rules and regulations. He/she must also have excellent work ethic including excellent attendance, punctually, and the desire to complete designated work in a timely fashion.

Education/Experience

• Must have 1-4 years' experience in welding equipment, maintenance and repair.
• Must be experienced with maintain inventory levels and documenting the release of parts and supplies.
• Must have the knowledge and ability to check all weld machine airlines, gas lines, and welding leads for wear, breaks, and leaks.
• Must have the knowledge and ability to check all flow meters for damages.
• Must have the ability to read and understand equipment manuals, service manuals, and parts manuals and notify supervisors when parts or welding supply level falls below the required level.
• Must be able to supply all welders with mig guns and feeders that are in proper working order.
• Must be capable of performing thorough welding equipment inspections, and identifying potential problems that would cause equipment failure.
• Must be a self-starter able to perform their job duties with little or no supervision.
• Must be an excellent communicator, both written and oral, and be able to identify and report any and all problems and discrepancies to their supervisor and request assistance if necessary.
• Must be able to receive instructions and perform job duties in budgeted time frames.
• Must be capable of performing thorough welding equipment inspections, and identifying potential problems that would cause equipment failure.
• Must be a self-starter able to perform their job duties with little or no supervision.
• Must be an excellent communicator, both written and oral, and be able to identify and report any and all problems and discrepancies to their supervisor and request assistance if necessary.
• Must be able to receive instructions and perform job duties in budgeted time frames.
• Must be detail orientated and have the ability to perform quality workmanship to conform with all safety requirements of the related equipment.
• Must have a willingness to learn new techniques.
• Must be able to meet the work schedule.
• Must be able to maintain a clean work environment.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Senesco job hazard analysis.
• Must be physically able to work in all areas of the shipyard.
• Must complete any other task or assignment as directed by a supervisor.

Physical Demands

• The employee must have correctable vision to 20/40, however contact lenses are not permitted in certain production area positions.
• The employee must pass the Ishihara test for color blindness and have the ability to read and understand safety symbols and colors, (i.e. red, yellow, green, etc.).
• The employee must pass a pulmonary function exam for positions requiring respiratory protection.
• The employee must be able to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, or climb stairs or a ladder.
• The employee must be able to perform overhead work, as necessary, with a full range of motion.
• The employee must not be claustrophobic and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• The employee must have the capability to maneuver through openings as small as 18 inches by 23 inches, and would need to be able to move and crawl into awkward positions.
• The employee must be able to work in static positions for extended periods of time.
• The employee must have good balance and the capability of standing on each foot for a period of 30 seconds or more.
• The employee must not have a fear of heights and may be required to work in an elevated environment on scaffolding, from staging, planking, or a mechanical lift.
• The employee must be able to carry tools and/or equipment to their designated work area. They could include but are not limited to the tools associated with their trade, or others as designated by their responsibilities.

Work Demands

• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to respirator, hardhat, face shield, safety goggles, safety shoes (steel toe), safety harness, gloves or other protective clothing as determined by a Senesco Marine Job Hazard Analysis.
• The employee must report all accidents or injuries to their supervisor and the Environmental Safety and Health Department.
• The employee must report to their supervisor any and all damages to equipment, or broken and misused tools.
• The employee may be working in several different areas and environments; this includes work inside and outside of buildings or structures.
• The employee needs to work at a pace consistent with meeting company deadlines.

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.