Welder - Electrical Shop

Responsibilities

• Performs welding for installations, alterations, relocations and assembly of structured steel, fabricated steel assembly as well as modifications as required.
• Reads and accurately interpret drawings, installation of equipment, supports, piping, assembly, and alignment of equipment.
• Keeps all materials, tools and equipment in an orderly fashion, maintains a clean work area at all times, demonstrates safe work habits and exhibits proper care of tools and equipment.

Position Requirements

• Uses Gaylor Performance Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities.
• Reports to assigned job site location on time, as directed.
• Understands and complies with Company/job safety requirements (OSHA).
• Maintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipment.
• Takes pride in craftsmanship.
• Has ability to visualize completed work prior to installation/repair.
• Has ability to plan, schedule, and organize tasks in an efficient manner in order to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Learns or assists in all types of welding installations (i.e. preparations, relocation, disassembly/assembly, alignment, maintenance, piping, etc.).
• Has ability and skill to fabricate field modifications (i.e. welding, brackets, supports, piping, tubing, fastening, guards, safety railings, etc.).
• Has ability and skill to install and perform required equipment/welding modifications.
• Organizes materials and tools in order to maintain clean and neat work area.
• Has ability to accurately interpret mechanical, equipment/piping drawings.
• Has ability and skill to properly level, plumb, align equipment and machinery.
• Possesses installation knowledge of equipment foundations.
• Has experience in fluid/gas transfer.
• Ability to add, subtract, divide, multiply, and use mechanical formulas accurately.
• Performs work at various heights, up to 90 feet, from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other designated safe work areas.
• Works in restrictive/tight areas (i.e. mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, etc.).
• Ability to dig trenches; either by use of hand tools or equipment.
• Reads and understands labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions accurately.
• Possesses knowledge of and ability to properly give “hand signals” to operators.
• Possesses knowledge of piping layout, fitting, and assembly.
• Has ability and skill to direct/train helpers and apprentices in proper work practices in order to meet production requirements.
• Maintains personal hand tools per Company policy.
• Possesses technical knowledge, safety knowledge, and ability to work with live/energized parts.

Working Conditions

• May require working in all weather elements (heat, cold, rain, snow) depending on job location and/or time of year.
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities.
• Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.).
• Must be able to work from all ladder types (i.e. step ladders up to 14', "A" frame ladders, and all size extension ladders).
• Must be able to independently carry and relocate 12' stepladder.
• (Note: The combination of the employee’s personal weight plus the weight of the employee’s personal tools cannot exceed weight limits of ladder; class 1 - 250 lbs., class 1A - 300 lbs.).
• Must wear personnel protective equipment as required (i.e. hard hat, safety glasses, safety harness, and respirator as required).
• Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short notice.
• Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks.
• Ability to work in noisy environments.
• Ability to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to independently lift work loads of 51 lbs.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to climb ladders of all types.
• Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected).
• Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but deemed safe for use.
• Ability to work while constantly moving.
• Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment, materials, etc. while maintaining balance.
• Ability to use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and for proper use of power equipment.

License Requirements

• Welding Certification as required for the duties of this position.

Education

• High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience.

Experience

• Mechanical/equipment knowledge, five years welding experience.