Structural Welder

Structural Welder


Company
Craft & Technical Solutions
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
30 an hour
Via
ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Craft and Technical Solutions is an established Marine and Industrial Staffing Company with offices nationwide. We partner with businesses and jobseekers to place qualified individuals efficiently. Currently, CTS is reviewing resumes for Structural Welders in Sturgeon Bay, WI!

Pay Rate: $30/hour and $660/week per diem

Job Description:
• Complete fillet and butt welds using the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P process (multi-pass) in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions.
• Heat oxygen/propane heating torch.
• Perform grinding and pick up work as needed.
• Complete air carbon arc gouging.
• Properly use fillet and butt gauges.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of various metals characteristics and qualities including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material.

Requirements
• Minimum 8 years of naval/commercial welding experience.
• Successfully pass several tests over a three-week period.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Familiar with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.
• Pass hair follicle test and background check.
• Comfortable with heights and in confined spaces.
• Lift 50lbs without assistance.
• Must understand the layout of the ship and compartment identification.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Must be a US citizen.

Benefits

CTS, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life/Voluntary AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k

Safety and responsible work practices are of paramount importance at CTS and are woven into the fabric of everything we do. We are committed to employee safety & development, the protection of the environment and the communities where we operate. We are ready to be a partner in your career success!

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC has a consistent policy that requires an online application to be completed before we can further consider you as an applicant for this position.

CTS is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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