Job Information
Trident Maritime System - Custom Alloy Welder in High Bridge, New Jersey
Job Title: Welder
Department: 1009 - Welding
Location: Califon, NJ
Summary
This role is a crucial part of the multi-step process involved in creating products from diverse alloys. The Welder utilizes a range of welding equipment set up in various positions (flat, vertical, horizontal, overhead) to permanently join metal components. The position also involves managing paperwork associated with the product's progression through the production sequence.
Responsibilities
Perform manual and semiautomatic welding
Inspect welds to ensure they meet specified standards during the welding process
Identify and address product defects
Conduct dimensional measurements on products before and after welding
Report equipment or product issues
Brief the incoming shift on work in progress
Ensure forklifts are in good working condition for loading and unloading
Maintain product identification for traceability before and after work
Verify that shop router and product material match and that the router is signed off by the prior department
Prioritize safety, adhering to company safety requirements, and remaining aware of surroundings at all times
Qualifications
Proficiency in loading and unloading material onto welding equipment without damaging the product
Ability to read and understand welding procedures
Competency in various welding positions, including flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead
Proficiency in various welding techniques, such as TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), MIG (Metal Inert Gas), and ARC
Skill in selecting and setting up welding equipment
Experience with lift trucks and/or successful completion of Lift Truck competency review
Basic knowledge of different welding techniques and welding equipment
Willingness to progress through in-service training at specified timeframes
Accurate reading of tape measures and other measuring tools
Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently
Attention to detail
Education and/or Experience
Completion of a trade school welding training program or relevant experience (may be substituted)
High School diploma or GED
Industry welding certifications are a plus
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All Trident Maritime Systems employees are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.
Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth.
As a government contractor, we adhere to regulations including the need for U.S. citizenship for certain positions.
Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and accessed.