Job Description

Ship Cutter

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for cutting scrap metal materials into proscribed sizes using a handheld torch in a designated area
• Inspect the cutting equipment (torch and hoses) assigned
• Ensure proper cutting procedures are followed to prevent damage to equipment and personal injury
• Ability to assess and distinguish between varying types of scrap metal material to determine appropriate cutting method
• Knowledge of safe cutting and related torch burning activities, including proper PPE and cutting process and procedures
• Make sure the gas and oxygen filters are in good safe condition
• Inspect cut vessel section prior to hot work to ensure any and all tanks have been drained and free of flammable liquids and all insulation, wood and cable have been removed
• Knowledge of and adherence to safety requirements in a scrap yard environment, including use of proper PPE
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must pass employee physical and drug screen.

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk more than 1000 yards
• stand for extended periods of time
• ability to lift and carry no more than 50 lbs.
• climb stairs and/or ladders
• stooping; crawling; reaching; handling
• pushing; pulling; twisting; kneeling; squatting
• seeing; speaking; hearing.

Working Conditions

Aboard a Marine Vessel or dismantling yard

Hazards

Heat, rain, fire, burns, falls, noise and inhalation

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of roles and responsibilities that are required of you, the employee, for this job. Roles and responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and hazards may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

• Paid Holidays (10 Days) / Dias Feriados Pagados (10 dias)
• Cross Training Opportunities / Oportunidades de Entrenamiento
• Life Insurance
• Paid hourly incentive based off tonnage!

Scrap Metal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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