Certified Welder

We are currently looking for a Certified Welder with a minimum of 5 years of welding experience and expertise in MIG, TIG, or Stick welding. The ideal candidate will also have a strong background in structural steel and miscellaneous steel erection, along with the ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans. 

Essential Duties and 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 on 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, 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 is very important, so strict adherence to OSHA guidelines are a must and to be followed at all times.
• Regular use of a variety of both hand-held and motorized tools and machinery is required. 
• Standing for extending periods of time is common. 
• Lifting of up to 50 pounds is required. 
• 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 prior to assembly, making sure they comply with manufacturing blueprints 
• Cuts workpiece, using powered die grinders, hand grinders and/or hand shears. 
• 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 determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. 
• Displays a basic mechanical aptitude. Familiar with equipment function and servicing requirements. Able to perform preventive maintenance as assigned.

Salary Range:$20.00 To 26.00 Hourly

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required Welding certification (NR-232 certification)
• Welding: 5 years, MIG, TIG, or Stick welding experience. Ironworker/Erector: 5 years (Preferred) Minimum of 1-year experience in fabrication. 2+ years’ experience as a Structural Steel / Misc. Erector Welding certification (NR-232 certification) Driver’s License