Welder C - Telecom Days

About the Role

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America’s communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection, creating a space for engaged employees to thrive. This role works under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor and the assigned lead person, performing production welding within prescribed codes and according to procedures, specifications, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manually position pole assembly in pole rollers into proper position for welding.
• Read and interpret drawings (including weld symbols) and specifications to determine proper location of attachments, weld size, and configuration.
• Perform basic shop math: add, subtract, multiply, and divide feet, inches, fractions, and decimals; use tables to convert fractions to decimals and vice versa.
• Adjust welding machines to achieve desired results within established welding procedures.
• Use oxy-fuel torch to pre-heat parts to be welded in accordance with published welding codes and specifications.
• Use GMAC or FCAW welding process to weld small components or assemblies in 1G and 2F positions.
• Understand and follow Company-specific welding procedures.
• Perform tack welds and/or finish welds to required production levels.
• Wear protective equipment, including safety glasses, insulated welding gloves, leather sleeves and/or cape, and welding hood.
• Work in confined areas at various locations on the small pole assembly line to weld components.
• Use chipping hammer, wire brush, motorized grinders, and motorized wire brush to clean welded areas.
• Use pneumatic drills and magnetic drills to drill various size holes on pole assembly as required by drawings and specifications.
• Visually inspect work to identify material discrepancies and ensure welds comply with applicable drawings and specifications.
• Use overhead cranes to transport and move material (overhead crane training will be provided).
• Use a weld gauge to measure weld size, standard and metric.
• Read and interpret work orders and daily production schedules; correct labor reporting in MES system.
• Assist fitter in assembling pole assembly when needed.
• Use measuring tape, level, square, and angle finder to measure distances and angles.
• Use oxy-fuel cutting torch and plasma-arc torch for cutting steel.
• Operate assembly line cart system to move tubular shafts into position for cutting on band saw and for fitting.
• Operate band saw for cutting tubular shafts according to specifications.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Produce quality work in a timely manner while adhering to OSHA safety standards, including wearing proper PPE.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• AWS Certification required for specific welding operations.
• Must have passed Welder Trainee certification and be AWS certified in MIG welding to meet MT and UT inspection quality assurance.
• Basic shop mathematical aptitude and ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient in reading complex prints and specifications.
• Ability to verbally communicate in English.
• Adequate dexterity and stamina to sustain expected production effectively.
• Knowledge and awareness of safety issues related to each operation performed within the department.
• Required PPE includes safety glasses, steel-toe metatarsal boots, and hearing protection worn at all times on the production floor, plus task-specific PPE.

Physical Requirements

• Stand 100% of scheduled shift.
• Lift, push, pry, and drag heavy materials up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, crawling under or over, and occasional climbing of stairs/ladders up to 6 or 7 feet.
• Work in an environment with abnormal noise levels (grinding, chipping, hammering) requiring hearing protection at all times.
• Perform physical activities requiring considerable use of arms and legs, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, and handling materials.
• Manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and a safety-minded approach are essential.
• Work in an open environment exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Use foot pedal to operate equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement.
• Life and Disability Coverage.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Health and Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.