Welder

Description

• Selects and installs torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Examines workpieces for defects and measures work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
• Works safely around backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and dump trucks
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Works with specialized equipment including welding and other necessary tools
• Preheats work pieces using torches to then guide and directs flames or electrodes on or across work pieces to connect pipe
• Clamps, holds, tack-welds, heat-bends, grinds, or bolts component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
• Determines required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques
• Marks or tags material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required
• Prepares all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter
• Analyzes engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
• Cleans or degreases parts, using wire brushes, and portable grinders
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Monitors the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
• Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors

Requirements

• Possession of a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required.
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift
• Possession of welding rig to include welding machine, necessary cutting equipment, and tools
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Previous Welding Experience
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance