Welder

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for insuring quality welding maintenance by performing general welding repairs on all company equipment in a safe, efficient and productive manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location
• Able to read and comprehend simple blueprints.
• Knowledge and ability to perform all types of welding processes.
• Assisting other welders as needed and completing special projects for the shop supervisor upon request.
• Wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) related to task being performed as well as using all required safety equipment and procedures.
• Must be able to use power tools safely (hand grinder, bench grinder, air chipper, cutoff saw and drill press.
• Operate and drive light and heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be forklift certified.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Willingness to travel for site visits as needed
• Regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Qualifications:

Experience/Education/Skill

• Experience and ability in welding processes using stick and Mig.
• Experience and ability to operate a plasma cutter.
• Experience and ability to operate a cutting torch and track torch.
• Ability to weld up hill and overhead.
• Able to operate service truck i.e.; welder, compressor and crane operations properly.
• Must possess welding experience – using stick and Mig.
• Ability to read, write and figure basic math calculations.
• Excellent verbal, written and comprehension communication skills.
• Willingness to work nights, overtime and weekends as required.
• Ability to work near, around or on light or heavy equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift objects of various dimensions and up to 100lbs. of weight frequently
• Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and climb ladders
• Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
• Ability to use vibration tools repeatedly
• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to repeatedly reach, squat and tolerate prolonged standing / walking / sitting
• Ability to repeatedly walk on uneven surfaces