Welder

About the role

The Welder supports Cooper Steel’s goals, values, and philosophy by exhibiting behaviors such as excellence, quality service, commitment, and accountability. As a member of Cooper Steel’s team, performance includes demonstration of accountabilities like communication, teamwork, job knowledge, and leadership.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints to fabricate structural steel
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions
• Set up components for welding equipment in accordance to specifications (e.g. cut material with oxy/fuel torch to match measurements)
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
• Keep work areas clean and organized

Requirements

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (flux-core, MIG weld)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (grinder, squares, tape measure, hand tools)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to learn safe overhead crane operations
• Proficient in English
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals; good judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to work effectively with others.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience using overhead cranes is preferred
• Prior experience in a similar role is preferred

Other Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals; good judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to work effectively with others.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Noisy environment with moderate to high noise levels
• Use of personal protective equipment
• Machine/equipment use
• Adverse weather conditions such as heat, humidity, cold, precipitation, etc.