Weld Technican

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. We focus on excellence, offering premier value to our customers. Arcosa Wind Towers is looking for a Weld Technician. This position is considered a crucial resource for general manufacturing safety principles and all welding specific safety requirements; you will train, instruct, and test welders in metal joining and machine operation. As a weld technician you will use jigs/fixtures to lay-out pieces to be welded according to blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders using manual, semi-automatic and automatic welding equipment to join, surface, fabricate and repair parts of metal or other weldable materials. You may also be required to inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and perform minor maintenance to equipment. Location: Belen, NM What You’ll Do Comply with all safe work practices for heavy weld, assembly, and paint fabrication and act as a safety advocateConduct audits of welding operators and process best practice safety for weldingTroubleshoot welding process and equipment-related issuesIdentify areas for improvement and testing new welding processesWork closely with plant management to track and address welding-related issuesConduct training and coaching on Weld Procedure Specifications and customer welding requirementsVisually inspect welds and review NDT records to determine root cause of defectsConduct training based on results of RCA for welders and welding operatorsConduct or assist with classroom and hands on training of new weldersComplete the required documentation and records as requiredVerification of welding power supply equipmentComply with all safety rules and proceduresEngagement with safety committees or initiativesPerform other duties as assigned What You’ll Need High School Diploma or GED3 years of production welding preferredExperience operating the following welding processesGMAWFCAWGTAW (Tulsa Only)SAWMust be able to pass welding qualification for the above-listed process within 4 weeks2 years experience in the training of production welding operators preferredUnderstanding of the following NDT processes: VT, UT, MT, and PTWork under the Welding supervisor's direction with minimal oversight and supervision Ability to provide clear, explicit verbal directions and create a positive learning environment The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as requiredDirect application of AWS (and ASME Section IV codes for Tulsa only) code welding preferredFormal welding training from an accredited school preferredRobotic or hard automation welding system experience preferred Working Conditions Hourly position, this position will require the candidate to be available for all four (4) shifts Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds which operate four (4) shifts and frequent weekend shiftsThis position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidaysAbility to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plantSchedule is subject to change Safety Activities Be aware of and observe all safety practices.Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned. As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for: Activating the potential of our people,Caring for our customers,Optimizing operations andIntegrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation. Safety Sensitive: Yes Benefits Health & PharmacyDental & VisionCritical IllnessFlexible Spending AccountsCompany Paid Life & AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Life & AD&D Insurance401(k) W/Company MatchShort-Term DisabilityVoluntary Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program