Description:
Position Summary
Highly skilled welder capable of completing complex structural welding assignments with minimal supervision. Serves as a technical resource for production teams.
Essential Duties
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Perform advanced structural welding in all qualified positions.
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Interpret complex blueprints and welding procedures.
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Troubleshoot welding defects and fabrication issues.
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Maintain high productivity and quality standards.
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Mentor and train junior welders.
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Support quality inspections and customer requirements.
Qualifications
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Advanced welding certifications preferred.
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Extensive knowledge of welding codes and procedures.
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Proven ability to perform difficult welds consistently.
Experience
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5+ years of structural welding experience.
Hours
Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm
Overtime may be required.
Requirements:
- Interpret complex blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and work instructions.
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Perform structural welding on highly complex assemblies and critical weldments.
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Set up, troubleshoot, and optimize welding equipment and processes.
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Execute multi-pass welds in all required welding positions.
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Inspect and verify weld quality to ensure compliance with codes, specifications, and company standards.
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Identify and correct welding defects and process issues.
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Assist supervisors with training, mentoring, and evaluating Welder I and Welder II employees.
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Operate oxy-fuel, plasma cutting, and other fabrication equipment.
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Support continuous improvement, safety, and quality initiatives.
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Ability to pass advanced welding qualification tests and certifications.
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Advanced knowledge of structural welding practices, procedures, and weld symbols.
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Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
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Proficiency in operating welding and cutting equipment.
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Working knowledge of weld inspection methods and quality requirements.
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Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
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5–8 years of structural welding experience (or equivalent demonstrated proficiency).
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Experience welding complex structural steel assemblies in a manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy industrial environment.
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Advanced structural welding
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Blueprint and specification interpretation
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Quality inspection and defect correction
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Equipment troubleshooting
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Leadership and mentoring
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Safety compliance
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Attention to detail
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Problem-solving and decision-making
