Point Eight Power

Fitter/Welder III

Belle Chasse, LA

About This Job

Position Summary

Deliver best in class thinking and service to the oil and gas, marine, and energy markets through listening, applying intelligence and responding, every time. The Fabrication Department is responsible for creating high quality manufactured materials to client specifications for all Point Eight Power products, primarily using sheet metal. The overall objective of this position is to support the upper-class fitter/welders with aligning, fitting, and welding fabricated sheet metal parts of our products per drawing specification and ensure accuracy and compliance with quality standards. Consistent and accurate modeling and representing of the Point Eight Power brand, mission, vision, values and organizational strategy are essential to achieving the goals of the organization.

Essential Accountabilities

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Support the effort of being a best-in-class manufacturer through the fabrication of high-quality products that exceed our clients’ expectations by:

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Applying technical knowledge to review engineering drawings and determine requirements and specifications needed for the fabrication of the sheet metal structures of our product.

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Positioning, aligning and fitting parts in preparation for quality and efficient welding.

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Performing square and tack welding while supervised, ensuring welds are within tolerance according to drawings.

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Setting up welding machine for proper wire speed to produce a quality weld for different materials and thicknesses.

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Welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions, while supervised and then examining welds for quality specifications, including proper bead sizes

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Positioning or tightening braces, jacks, clamps or bolts parts in positions for welding.

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Cleaning welds using hand scrappers, grinders, and sanders, as required, to prepare surfaces for painting.

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Proficiently and safely operating a cutting torch, band-saw, ironworker, grinder and other fabricating equipment, as required.

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Maintaining a safe, clean and well-organized work area.

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Ensuring quality and efficiency by completing the job task faster than estimated hours.

Measures

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Performance objectives, and their related measures, are determined in relation to the Strategic Plan; these are presented in accordance with Point Eight Power’s “Policy, Objectives, Leadership Commitment and Communication” procedure.

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All employees contribute to the effectiveness and success of the company; as such, all employees are jointly accountable for the achievement of these objectives. It is PEP’s expectation that personnel will execute their roles in accordance with the tenets set forth in the policies, procedures, and associated processes that comprise the Point Eight Power Business Management System.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications

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High School Diploma/GED, Required.

Experience

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1 year of experience in sheet-metal fabrication or welding, preferred.

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Intrapersonal Skills: Self-motivated and able to identify, examine, and resolve issues independently from others. Hold a strong regard for guidelines, procedures and integrity.

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Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

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Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Tools include welding machine, grander, sander, basic hand tools (hammers, clamps, etc.), forklift, overhead crane, ironworker, cutting torch and bandsaw.

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Technical Experience: Ability to read and process drawings and cut-sheet packages. Proficient in measuring, squaring and math skills. Ability to MIG or Flux-core weld.

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Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and programming such as Microsoft Office Business Suite.

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Verbal & Written Communication Skills: Minimum Skills (Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.).

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Math Skills: This position requires minimal skills (add, subtract, etc.).

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Arm-Hand Steadiness: The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

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Visualization: The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

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Manual Dexterity: The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Requirement: Must have ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Employee must be at to sit, climb or balance, hear, use hands, taste/smell, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, walk, talk, and reach with hands and arms.

Working Conditions: Conditions in manufacturing worksite: can be high heat, high humidity, exposure to electrical shock and mechanical parts, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals with fumes and/or airborne particles.

Overtime: Significant

Hours: Monday-Thursday 6am-4:45pm, Friday 6am-2pm, Saturday 6am-12pm (Subject to change to keep up with schedule)

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