Welder III / First Class

**WELDER III / FIRST CLASS** MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Works safely in an industrial environment and around machinery; observes and instructs others in proper equipment use. - Follows all safety rules and regulations as well as all company policies and procedures; uses/wears all required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for assigned tasks. - Collaborates with Fitters in dredge and dredge component construction, ensuring all work meets the guidelines and specifications of a first class welder; including flux cord and stick in all positions. - Welds components with welding equipment as specified by procedures, layouts, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, or oral instructions. Welds range from simple tacks to complex welds, performed in varying positions. - Work includes set-up, laying out work using fixtures and guides to repair, modify, or fabricate parts and/or equipment products. - Keeps welding equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirement. - Removes rough spots from workpiece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper. - Assists with all aspects of construction to complete projects. - Requisitions materials needed to complete projects in accordance to DSC procedures. - Travels as required to customer sites to perform modifications and maintenance of equipment as needed. - Maintains level of work performance in accordance with DSC's standards and/or production deadline specifications with minimal supervision. - Meets all project deadlines; complete all assignments in a timely fashion to meet production deadlines. - Works overtime and/or weekends as requested. - Maintains confidentially of information - Maintains a clean, safe and organized work area at all times. - Demonstrates leadership skills and sets positive examples for all manufacturing personnel - Trains and evaluates others in the field and under your supervision - Performs other duties as assigned. COMPLEXITY OF WORK - Semi-routine: Exchange of information which occasionally requires tact and/or diplomacy. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Must be at least eighteen years of age. - Demonstrates a passion and a responsibility for company and product. - Exhibits a passion for the company’s vision, values and focus on safety first. - Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes. - Willingness to travel as required. Travel may be air, water or land based depending on the specific project. - Passion and alignment with our mission, vision, values & operating principles. - Passion for working in a values based company in alignment with a learning organization. - Strong verbal communication skills. - Ability to work with minimal supervision. - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds - Ability to work to in extreme weather conditions - Ability to perform duties in a loud work environment - Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks or positions in the Company outside of or in addition to primarily-assigned position, work area, or department on an as needed basis. - Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment testing (drug test, physical, audiogram, pulmonary function test, respiratory fit test) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or GED - 1-3 years of applicable welding experience in a similar industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.