3G WELDER - 1ST or 2ND SHIFT

Description

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking a Welder to partner with our experienced welding team in this environmentally focused industry. The first shift is Monday - Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, and the second shift is Monday - Friday from 4:00 pm to 12:30 am.

Job Duties

• Works from prints, work orders, bills of material, written instructions and practices / procedures on code work.
• On non-code products, welder works from prints, work orders, bills of material, written instructions, verbal instructions, established practices and procedures etc.
• Torch cuts, bevel cuts, trims, fits, installs and welds as required.
• Fabricates and uses such shop aids as jigs and fixtures.
• Ships and cleans welds.
• Visually checks and corrects defects.
• Performs simple maintenance to welding equipment, such as removing and/or replacing guns, cables or clamps.
• Changes rolls of wire.
• Uses overhead crane to position and move parts, materials and assemblies in his work area during the normal performance of his job.
• Makes welds in all positions as required, according to ASME code specifications and S&L approved procedures.
• Passes ASME and code welding certification test as required. Performs in conformity with same.
• Reports abnormal conditions of equipment to his supervisor.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations and keeps work area and equipment clean and orderly.
• Maintains certifications as specified in codes.
• Other duties as assigned by the Weld Supervisor.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.

Qualifications

• ASME, AWS D1.1 and D1.6 certifications preferred.
• 2-3 years previous FCAW experience preferred.
• Pipe welding experience is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly.
• Able to read drawings and blueprints.
• Must be able to pass a 3G FCAW test administered at Smith & Loveless.
• 6G weld proficiency preferred.
• Read and understand units of measurements and properly use a tape measure.
• Demonstrated good work attendance.
• Must be able to pass a background check, alcohol screening, and drug test.

Physical Requirements

• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to talk and hear consistently.
• Ability to wear proper PPE (eyeglasses, earplugs, steel toe shoes, weld hood, weld gloves, pliers and use an overhead crane).
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to one-hundred (100) pounds if necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
• Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.

About Us

For over 75 years, Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering ingenuity and quality craftsmanship to the water industry by pioneering superior pre-engineered pumping, treatment and headworks systems to a global customer base. A true pioneer in the water and wastewater pumping industry, Smith & Loveless manufactures cost-effective, operator safe and efficient pump stations for municipalities, developments, industrial, governmental, and military facilities across the globe. Our energy-efficient and durable systems deliver unrivaled life-cycle cost savings. With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 nations on all seven continents, our innovative wastewater/reuse engineered products allow us to maintain our market leadership in lift stations, grit removal systems and over a complete range of wastewater treatment systems. Check us out here.