Welder

About the role

Join beams in the construction of bridges, and other structures and to join pipes in underground utilities.

Responsibilities

• Weld materials such as steel and titanium
• Use a rod and heat to join metals
• Operate welding machine that feeds wire to bond materials
• Use molten metal to join two pieces of metal
• Connect copper plumbing pipes and thinner metals
• Plan work by interpreting blueprints
• Determine welding position and type of metal to be fused
• Select and set up welding equipment
• Ensure welds meet standards and plan specifications
• Load parts correctly and monitor machine constantly
• Use heat from an electric arc to cut and trim metal objects

Requirements

• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees
• Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges
• All work is performed outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat
• Job requires long hours of standing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, squatting and walking
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity to handle and carry construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tool
• Maintain constant awareness of the jobsite’s various concurrent activities, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment