3G Welder - Mig/Fcaw

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking a Welder – MIG/FCAW (3G) to partner with our experienced welding team in this environmentally focused industry.

About the role

A Welder – MIG/FCAW (3G) at Smith and Loveless has regular work tasking to layout, fit-up, assemble and weld fabricated and purchased parts, and sub-assemblies, so that weldments produced will meet ASME code requirements. Welders may also be required to weld on non-code products.

Responsibilities

• Works from prints, work orders, bills of material, written instructions and practices/procedures on code work. On non-code products, works from prints, work orders, bills of material, written instructions, verbal instructions, established practices and procedures.
• Regulates welding machines to meet code procedures as required.
• Performs layout to determine point of location for cut-outs, installation of sub-assemblies, assemblies, purchased parts, and measures and marks locations.
• Torch cuts, bevel cuts, trims, fits, installs and welds as required.
• Welds from all and in all positions.
• Fabricates and uses shop aids such 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 the work area.
• 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 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Required 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan after first year, with automatic enrollment + employee-directed investment options.
• Company gifted 401(k) contributions beginning second year, based on .95 cents per hour worked (max 40 hours weekly).
• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits including life insurance & disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off - 11 Paid Holidays; 28 Hours Paid Sick/Personal Time annually; 2 weeks’ Vacation (starting January 1st annually).
• Insurance & Financial Benefits - Medical Plans (PPO & High-Deductible options); Dental Insurance with preventative care covered at 100%; Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage; Group Life & AD&D Insurance (company-paid).
• Additional Benefits - Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Health Savings Account (HSA) (for HDHP participants); Voluntary Life & AD&D Coverage for employees and dependents.

About Us

For over 80 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.

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