Welder:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Must be able to read and interpret contract documents (structural/mechanical drawings) for welding of assemblies, beams, members and miscellaneous structural steel shapes and configurations
• Verify fit up of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes before welding
• Verify welding procedure requirements according to contract documents or other applicable code
• Must follow Welder work instructions (Our Standard Work Practices)

Safety:

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA guidelines
• Maintain a safe work area
• Use stop work authority if you see something that may be potentially unsafe
• Encourage others to work safely

Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities, and Competencies:

• Applicable experience with structural and miscellaneous steel welding and construction
• knowledge of fabrication math and its application.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in construction or repair of structures.
• Must be able to work in a team environment with other welders and fitters to accomplish team goals, and meet contract delivery dates, must be able to share knowledge with others to resolve fabrication questions
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Operate, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts.
• Must know basic rigging, crane & hoist operation, proper lifting techniques
• Must have some applicable skills in weld repair work
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Operate, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or work pieces to verify conformance to specifications
• Ability to operate small forklift, pallet jacks, hoist, etc. to lift and transport materials exceeding 50 pounds.
• Welding proficiency in the following processes; FCAW
• Safely and properly operate an Oxy/Acct and plasma cutting.

Required Training and Certifications:

• Able to pass a 3G/4G Welding Certification Test Vertical Up Hill and Overhead positions on a 1” plate with ¼” root opening and a backing strip
• Knowledge of weld & prep symbols
• Shop drawing reading and basic fabrication math test

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Welding: 5 years
• Job shop experience preferred