The Shop Welder is responsible for the set-up and operation of welding equipment to fabricate and assemble metal structures and produce metal products according to client and engineering specifications.
Essential Job Functions
Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to Company/Customer safety standards and practices and to legal regulations, alerting others regarding potential hazards or concern
Performs all duties as assigned and adheres to TEAM's Core Values.
Operates or tends welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products and assemblies according to client and engineering specifications.
Reads, interprets and understands production schedule and specifications to plan tasks related to work orders and determine the appropriate welding equipment or method.
Establishes components for welding according to specifications.
Performs testing and inspection of welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws.
Maintains welding equipment to meet safety standards.
Completes documentation of welding activities.
Job Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Associate's Degree, training in Vocational school, or relevant industry experience required.
One (1) year of experience in machine welding and knowledge of orbital and automated welding required.
Ability to pass a standard Code Welder exam required.
Ability to operate GTAW, SMAW and GMAW welding equipment required.
Ability to read engineering specifications preferred.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Possession of current TWIC card or ability to obtain a TWIC card required.
Travel Requirements: 0% - 25
Work Conditions
Position is based out of a branch or site location.
Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere
Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel
Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels
Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection
May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes
May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis