Welder at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation

About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 135-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free (IIF) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

The Opportunity:

The Welder is responsible for welding, brazing and metal cutting tasks on pipeline, pipeline fittings, welds machinery and equipment.  This position works under the general administrative supervision of the Dredge Captain, Yard Administrator or Fill Placer.  May perform other activities as directed by the Fill Placer or Assistant Fill Placer such as assisting a Shoreman.

Responsibilities and functions include:

• The inspection and maintenance of welding tools and equipment and cuts and fits materials for welding
• Orders and maintains all required supplies and materials
• Repair, service and maintain hydraulic hopper dredging equipment and utilize various hand and power tools when drilling, cutting or burning various materials in the course of fabricating work pieces
• Other duties as assigned

Experience required: 

• 1-2 years welding experience

Other requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid TWIC card
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push parts or supplies weighing up to 50 lbs
• Must be agile and able to work in confined areas
• Must be able to crawl under, around, over and through spaces to weld certain structures or repair equipment

 Benefits: 

• Competitive pay program
• 401(k) match
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans 

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

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