Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Certified Welder to join our team. As a team member of the Manufacturing Shop, a Certified Welder works to build helical piles by welding steel helixes to pipe and performing other general welding for shop repairs and/or maintenance. Coordinates with manufacturing staff and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently and effectively. Assists other team members as required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical skills and attention to detail.
Duties:
- Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
- Perform light maintenance on welding equipment such as replacing contact tips and nozzles, replacing liners, replacing drive rolls on wire feeders and exchanging shielding gas bottles
- Set up, adjust and fine-tune voltage and wire feed settings to achieve desired quality results
- Select and transport metal stock to work area manually and/or using overhead crane
- Operate semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using GMAW (MIG) welding process
- Complete required welding of steel rings and steel plate helixes to steel pipe in the fabrication of helical piles
- Ensure welds conform to specifications as outlined in AWS procedures
- Stamp all welded product with assigned marking tool
- Operate semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment; operate metal shaping machines such as bending machines
- Train or supervise welder’s helpers & junior level welders
- Comply with company safe work practices and procedures
- Use basic math skills to calculate measurements and dimensions
- Conduct routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Collaborate with team members to complete projects within deadlines
Requirements:
- AWS Certified Welder Certification
- Pile Welding Experience preferred
- 4+ years of practical welding experience; GMAW, pipe welding in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Ability to complete pre-employment testing, including but not limited to a medical questionnaire and a 50 lbs. back assessment
- Basic math skills for measurements and calculations
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent attention to detail and precision in work
- Physical stamina to perform tasks that require bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods of time
Skills:
- Basic math skills for measurements and calculations
- Blueprint reading for interpreting technical drawings
- Crane & Forklift operation for moving materials within the workspace
- Metal pipe fabrication skills, working with rollers, etc.
- Mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting equipment issues
- Welding skills for joining metal components
We offer competitive pay and benefits package, including health insurance, and paid time off. Join our team and contribute to the success of our fabrication projects!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your anticipated wage?
Experience:
- MIG welding: 4 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
