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Hewes Marine Company, Inc. is seeking a welder with proven skills in metal fabrication that include Aluminum, MIG & TIG welding. This position is responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding, and weld finishing operations to manufacturing products from engineered drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction.

Examples of Responsibilities:

• Interpretation of mechanical drawings and sketches, including weld symbols
• Proficient in assigned welding techniques.
• Working knowledge of fixturing
• Working knowledge of set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
• Conventional and precision measuring instruments
• Welding equipment maintenance
• Finish grinding applications using manual and power tools
• Safety and Housekeeping
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of an internal welding test
• Previous experience in aluminum welding preferred.
• With safety in mind, ability to wear required PPE such as welding hoods, respirators, ear and eye protection, and steel-toed boots.

Physical Requirements: 

• Constantly on feet, alternating walking and standing with seldom sitting
• Frequent bend / stoop / squat / kneel, and occasional reach above shoulders
• Occasional push/pull to move parts/equipment to proper location, moving boats to next assembly area worker may exert up to 100 lbs. force
• Lifting and carrying occasionally up to 35 lbs. from floor to waist – max distance generally less than 100 ft.
• Constant manual dexterity, occasional fine finger manipulation, gripping vice grips worker may exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Occasionally climb ladders to get in and out of boats
• Kneeling required occasionally to place parts and clean boat
• Crawling required occasionally to clean interior of boat
• PPE: PAPR weld hood and turbo, leather gloves, weld coat, safety glasses, crush proof footwear, hearing protection

Seldom: 1-10% of the shift          Occasional: 11-33% of the shift           Frequent: 34-66% of the shift                               Constant: 67%+ of the shift

Compensation: 

• This position is a full-time, hourly position within Hewes Marine Company
• Work schedule Monday – Friday
• Some overtime and weekend work are required.
• Wage Range: $24.00 to $31.50 per hour, DOE
• Excellent Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, accrued paid leave, and 401K.

The Production Laborer will perform manual labor tasks and be able to work within multiple Production departments, as needed. The Production Laborer position is hourly and will report to the Production Supervisors’ team.

Examples of Position Responsibilities:

• Cross-train within the production departments
• Accurately use a tape measure
• Read and follow instructions.
• Use a variety of tools.
• Lift & move parts or equipment.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrate high regard for safety.
• Manage time well.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Perform manual labor tasks.
• With safety in mind, wear appropriate PPE – May include respirators, gloves, ear, and eye protection, etc.

Education/Experience Desired:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous Experience in a Production atmosphere preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Perform manual labor tasks such as using a DA sander to prepare surfaces for painting, taping and draping boats, cleaning surfaces with metal cleaner.
• Push/Pull occasionally to move parts/equipment to proper location, moving boats to next assembly area. May exert up to 100 pounds of force.
• Lift and carry occasionally up to 35 pounds from floor to waist or table/cart to waist- max distance generally less than 50 feet.
• Manual dexterity/Grasping/Flexing of wrist constantly
• Fine finger manipulation and reaching occasionally.
• Vibratory tasks using DA sander frequently to constantly.
• Repetitive motion frequently
• Kneeling/Crawling frequently required inside of boat.
• Sitting/Standing/Walking occasionally
• Ladder use/Work from ladder frequently to climb in and out of boats.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE. PPE: PAPR Hood and turbo or N95/99/100 Particulate respirator, chemical resistant gloves or cut resistant gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection.

Seldom: 1-10% of shift      Occasional: 11-33% of shift     Frequent: 34-66% of shift     Constant: 67%+ of shift

Compensation:

• This position is a full-time, hourly, position within Hewes Marine Company
• Work schedule Monday – Friday
• Some overtime and weekend work are required.
• Wage Range $21.00 – $24.50
• Excellent Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid leave, 401 K program with matching, and paid holidays.