Welding Trainee

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Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world’s premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

The primary role of this position is to perform manual and automatic gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) in the fabrication, assembly, repair, and maintenance of primarily small‑bore stainless steel tubing and other varied manufactured components as needed.

Requires daily on‑site attendance; this is not a remote‑work position.

• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding.
• Set up equipment and weld parts using manual and automatic GTAW.
• Perform welding in accordance with approved welding procedures.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together in accordance with engineering drawings or schematics.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack‑weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Assemble parts by bolting and riveting.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Handle both ferrous and non‑ferrous materials.
• Clean welds – acetone and buffing.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Basic computer skills with Microsoft 365 or similar software.
• Basic knowledge of air tools and grinders.
• Ability to read a tape measure.

• Ability to pass automatic GTAW welder performance qualification test on small‑bore stainless steel tubing.
• Knowledge and understanding of GTAW manual and automatic welding equipment, including power supply, welding torch, gas equipment, and hand tools.
• Experience welding ferrous materials.
• Experience with Swagelok autogenous welding.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Primarily indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• When outdoors, humidity frequently above 90%.
• Noise over 85 decibels.
• Light intense or glare.
• Occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.

The position is considered medium work. Typical tasks include lifting 10–50 pounds, operating in confined spaces, kneeling, crawling, repetitive arm movements, wearing PPE, and operating a motor vehicle.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non‑merit factors.

Regular full‑time employees will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months in their current position are not eligible. Please discuss your interest with your current manager before applying. It is highly recommended to apply through the People Soft or Oceanet portals.

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