Welder

About the company

A rare opportunity to be a part of an employee owned company!

Your tasks

Welders create or repair metal products or goods by using heat to fuse multiple metals, such as brass, stainless steel, or aluminum. Depending on what metals they are cutting and joining, welders may use a variety of different welding tools and equipment.

Additional physical labor requirements for welder/fitter positions

• Operation of arc welders and cutting torches involving repeated bending, squatting, and use of hands and vision to perform detailed cutting and welding. Employees must be able to wear personal protective devices such as vision, clothing, and head protection;
• Lifting and carrying steel pieces and fittings weighing 50 to 60 pounds;
• Sledge hammering and use of other hand held tools.

Additional physical labor requirements for barge cleaning positions

• Lifting, carrying, and placing of pumps weighing up to 125 lbs. (Note: employees are instructed to seek assistance when lifting heavy objects);
• Moving and carrying hoses weighing up to 70 lbs. by pulling, tugging, and dragging them long distances;
• Lifting buckets of material hand over hand from a standing position.

Requirements

The position requires effective written communication in order to complete required daily reports. Effective verbal communication is also necessary in order to allow the individual to give and receive instructions over a radio, loud or person to person. Knowledge of hand signals will also be required. Position requires the ability to remember and follow established procedures for maintaining and operating various diesel and gas engines, generators, compressors, and winches used in the operation.

What we offer

• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)
• Outstanding health insurance including plan options
• Full prescription coverage
• Insurance and additional Aflac coverage options
• Dental and vision insurance with additional discounts for health and wellness services
• Company paid life insurance and additional coverage options
• 401k and match with simple investment options
• Seven company paid holidays
• Paid time off with competitive wage
• Family medical leave
• Continued education and professional development such as CPR
• Career advancement opportunities - steersman programs, welder development, dispatch, and management opportunities
• Employee recognition program with monthly and yearly prizes
• Family atmosphere with company sponsored events such as lunches and year end party

Other

Physical and mental job description All positions require climbing onto the tops of barges (height of approximately six feet), opening and closing barge lids that weigh up to 125 lbs. (Note: employees are instructed to seek assistance when lifting heavy objects), and being able to walk safely on surfaces that can be wet or snow covered on occasions. Additionally, employees are frequently required to climb ladders and steps a distance of up to 25 feet and walk long distances throughout the work shift. Walkways are often narrow (approximately 2 feet in width) requiring good balance and coordination.

Working areas are tight, enclosed, and do not allow a great deal of space from time to time. All positions require effective eye-hand coordination to perform detailed work. All employees must be able to wear personal protective equipment including a life vest, safety shoes, clothing, dust mask, and hearing protection.

Working conditions are frequently dusty with heat and cold extremes according to season. Work surfaces may be slippery and hazardous from time to time. Persons must be able to hear safety signals (such as horns, whistles, and the human voice), and be able to read and understand safety manuals and other written material such as labels, warnings, gauges, and machinery instrumentation.