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GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Utilize welding skills to fabricate and weld heavy steel pieces in a shipyard environment. Prioritize project completion to reflect the production area needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS
• Ability to interpret welding blue prints and perform layout for welding and fitting operations
• Safely and efficiently use various hand and power tools
• Safely and efficiently use various welders and cutting tools
• Ability to weld with both wire feed and stick in any and all positions
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders and gangways, work aloft while wearing fall prevention equipment
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and carry the same for short distances and up and down stairs and steep inclines
• The work requires long periods of sitting in awkward positions, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.
• Ability to swim, with a willingness to work over water
• Self-motivated and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Operate a forklift

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be able to work 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and mandatory overtime as necessary
• Pass physical and drug screen prior to employment in this position
• Pass company’s basic math skill test given at time of application appointment.
• Pass weld test, welding one inch plate in the vertical position using flux core, dual shield
• Speak, understand, read, and write the English language
• Meet physical requirements of the job as defined above
• Complete safety and forklift training class as scheduled by the company
• 2-4 yrs. verifiable industrial welding experience with an excellent safety record

PAY AND BENFITS
• Pay rate will depend on experience
• Health/Dental/ Disability/Life Insurance offered
• AFLAC offered (employee paid)
• Vacation Pay
• 401K Plan
• Location: North Portland
• Applications accepted in person Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Please call Pam at 503-289-2669 to schedule an appointment for an application.
• Weld tests are not given at application appointment. Considered applicants will be called back at a later date for a weld test.

• Location: Portland
• Compensation: Depends on Experience
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