Industrial Welder

About The Role

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily.

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Be proficient in MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Stick (SMAW) as required
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Determine welding position and type of metal to be fused
• Ensure welds meet standards and specifications
• Operate heavy equipment and machinery in the performance of these essential duties
• Work with and around hazardous materials, as well as at heights and in confined spaces in the performance if these essential duties
• Maintain valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company policy
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential for employee job performance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Exposure to varying indoor and outdoor conditions, loud noise, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, varying fumes or odors; slippery or uneven walking surfaces; and work in ditches/excavations
• Work at heights, such as by working on ladders, scaffolds, platforms, tops of single and multi-story buildings, as well as working in confined spaces such as underneath single story and multi-story buildings
• Must be able to perform manual and repetitive tasks and body movements including standing and/or walking for long periods of time, bending, reaching, and/or gripping frequently, climbing, pulling and pushing
• Subject to drug screening and background checks
• May lift and carry heavy objects, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions
• Must be able to complete job duties proficiently while adapting to changing demands and priorities
• Safety Sensitive: This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position as it requires the ability to concentrate for long periods of time while: operating, maintaining, and monitoring heavy equipment, machinery, and motor vehicles. This work will often be done with and around hazardous materials at elevated heights and confined spaces. A lapse of attention on the job could result in injury, illness, or death.

Skills & Competencies

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• 3 years experience Welder’s certification may be required depending of job specifications
• Knowledge of welding, structural brake forming and other fabrication processes along with automated welding techniques
• Ability to weld different types of material such as stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum
• Ability to communicate clearly with other employees
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to complete daily tasks with limited supervision and minimal errors requiring re-work
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and non-standard schedule: nights, weekends and holidays as/if Required

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