Structural Shop Welder

About the role

Newly built fabrication facility located in Ozark, Missouri in need of several qualified, reliable structural welders.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret welding instructions from documents, sketches, drawings, or verbal direction for the fabrication of engineered components.
• Gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company Standards.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Pass a structural plate test.
• Valid drivers license.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Set-up and operate various types of arc-welding and cutting equipment.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Knowledge of technical and mechanical terminology, processes, and equipment.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn operations and equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform work activities with minimum supervision.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Ability to make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Ability to work and adhere to all company safety policies.

Education & Experience

• Technical or on-the-job experience as well as certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Able to exert up to 70 pounds of force (pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying, etc.).
• Able to balance, sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and handle for 12 or more hours.
• Able to work around moving machinery including vibrating machinery and tolerate environmental conditions consisting of heat, cold temperatures, noise, vibration, fumes, and dust.
• Able to climb stairs or a ladder to perform essential job functions.
• Able to operate trucks and lifts in a safe manner and adhere to all company safety requirements.
• Able to use hand and power tools.

Benefits

• FT with benefits
• 10 hour days
• OT after 40 hours
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA
• Profit Sharing
• 401K with match
• Paid Holidays
• Earned Compensation Time (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Clean and safe work environment.