Welder III at DSC Dredge – Reserve, Louisiana

1st CLASS WELDER

ABOUT DSC

DSC Dredge, LLC is the global leader in manufacturing innovative dredging equipment used in environments worldwide. Our fabrication team is known for their precision, quality, and craftsmanship on these large scale custom builds. As a First Class Welder at DSC, you will work on complex projects in a safety focused environment with steady work and opportunities for long term growth with a company that values hard work, sill, reliability, and dedication.

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.