Experienced Field New Tank Welder - Traveling

Essential Functions

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.
• Must be able to pass a company weld test.
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Adhere to Maguire’s Personal Protective Equipment Policy and Safety Programs.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work outside in both a hot and cold environment.
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse construction sites by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
• Must be able to climb up to heights of 200 feet.