Welder Tier II- Hornblower Shipyard- Bridgeport at Hornblower Group, Inc in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Job Description:

City Experiences is seeking a Welder Tier II for our Hornblower Shipyard operation in Bridgeport.

About Us:

City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

About the Opportunity:

This position works in the shipyard setting to weld structure, equipment, and other furnishings, on commercial vessels.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.


• Determine the appropriate equipment or methods based on requirements


• Select and follow the appropriate welding procedure for the task.


• Carryout out nondestructive weld inspections such as air lancing and vacuum boxing.


• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)


• Operate angle grinders with guard to prepare the parts that must be welded


• Welds aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper nickel, and other metals.


• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)


• Uses various types of welding equipment and techniques including but not limited to MIG, TIG, Oxy-Acetylene Torch, flux-core arc welding, and Plasma Cutters.


• Welds vessel superstructure, tanks, fuel tanks, furnishings, and equipment.


• Use flame, plasma arc, and other cutting processes to trim parts before welding to ensure proper alignment or fit, to remove obstructions or to cut materials when necessary on site.


• You will prepare surfaces of material to be welded, proper fit up, welding sequences, parameters, proper size, and type of filler materials required for welding projects.


• Set up preheating and stress relieving equipment, controlling critical interpass temperature, inspecting joint geometry, and operate portable grinding and finishing equipment.


• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces


• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws


• May be assigned as hot work fire watch as needed.


• Able to work in confined spaces as required and aloft from heights as needed


• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety


• Attention to detail: Must perform all tasks in compliance with regulatory agency standards.


• Assists with general operations of the yard, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Removal of vessels from water using movable lift crane
  
  
  • Moving vessels in the yard
  
  
  • Positioning and securing blocking at the bottom and sides of the vessel according to size, weight, and weight distribution of vessels, using fasteners, hand tools and power tools
  
  
  
  


• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean work area.


• Follows hot work permit procedures.


• Moves equipment and materials to and from jobsite.


• Able to work cooperatively with other department personnel.


• Conduct yourself with a positive and contagious attitude for others to emulate.


• Keep the (PM) and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations.


• Holds yourself and all employees accountable to the Environmental, Safety and Quality Respect and SMS systems of the organization and to work closely with the Manager of ISO/Respect & Training to implement such systems, plans and control of records and documentation.


• Travel to project sites within the US and internationally as needed.


• Available for day or night shifts, depending on project requirements.


• Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 1+ years’ experience operating as a commercial welder, marine experience preferred.


• OSHA 10 hour certification preferred.


• Must be able to pass internal weld tests.


• Experience working with aluminum preferred.


• Current and valid certification a plus.


• Experience working in a shipyard or boatyard environment.


• Knowledge of construction site best practices and safety procedures.


• Must have experience working in the marine or construction field.


• Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints.


• Experience working in a team and operational environment.


• Must be able to climb up and down ladders and gangways, work aloft while wearing fall prevention equipment.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Ability to travel to jobs at different sites.


• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

City Experiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additional, City Experiences participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Experience

• 1 year(s): 1+ years’ experience operating as a commercial welder, marine experience preferred.

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