Experienced Field New Tank Welder - Traveling

About the role

As a New Tank Field Welder at Maguire, you will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment for the construction and erection of new water towers and tanks. This position requires a strong knowledge of welding techniques and the ability to produce quality work.

Responsibilities

• Plan details of work order procedures; gather required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repair and fabricate various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitor the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area.
• Notify supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program.
• 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 precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret assignments given in various 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 hot and cold environments.
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity and stability 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.