Certified Welder

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Careful initial planning of the job to be carried out, reading and following erection drawings/plans.
• Using cranes to lift and guide individual steel components into position.
• Knowledge of crane signals
• Accurately aligning and leveling each steel component into place before bolting and welding them into fixed positions
• Using mobile elevated work platforms, ladders, and lifts as the structure gains height, to access sections off the ground. Forklift/Boom Lift certifications are a plus.
• Laying metal decking and installing safety railing as the structure is built up.
• Health and safety are very important, so strict adherence to OSHA guidelines is a must and always to be followed.
• Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, protractor, and ruler.
• Tack welds or welds components and assemblies using GTAW or GMAW techniques.
• Inspects components before assembly, making sure they comply with manufacturing blueprints.
• Be able to weld in multiple positions.
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Equipment Maintenance, perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Qualifications:

• Must be skilled in using hand and power tools, as well as machinery such as drills, saws, and grinders.
• Displays a basic mechanical aptitude. Familiar with equipment function and servicing requirements. Able to perform preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Must follow safety procedures and work effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Requires physical strength and hand-eye coordination.
• The ability to work well in a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols
• Pay range based on certifications and experience

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent; Previous MSHA training is a plus.
• FCAW-G Unlimited Certification in 3G and 4G positions and/or Certification in FCAW-G Tack welding in all positions

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for prolonged periods
• Lifting to 70 lbs.
• Crouching/bending
• Walking
• Works in many different weather conditions