Job Description:
Responsible for the safe and efficient fabrication of structural steel and/or tank products. The Welder I is an entry-level welding position, with all work being completed with close supervision.
Status:
Full-time
Salary:
D.O.E.
Position Requirements:
- Follow all company Safety and Quality requirements.
- Ability to fabricate simple structural or tank products (primarily composed of fillet welded, perpendicular shear plates and/or in position tank welding) with minimal supervision.
- Ability to fabricate moderately complex items (skewed shear plates, penetration welds, tank layout and tank fitting attachment) with supervision.
- Interpret and apply shop drawing information, including weld symbol designations, with limited assistance.
- Prompt and dependable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience or Education Requirements:
Education & Work Experience:
- High School diploma or GED.
- One to two years of welding experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Certified in AWS welding processes.
- Exhibit knowledge of material identification, equipment utilization and welding equipment set-up and maintenance.
- Understand and utilize proper lifting and rigging techniques.
- General knowledge of equipment and operations including shears, press brakes, plasma cutting operation, sandblasting, flanging, rolling equipment and drills.
- Possess limited theoretical welding knowledge while under close supervision.
- Possess knowledge of proceduralized tasks involving motor skills under close supervision.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to read a tape measure (imperial and metric).
- Effectively operate common layout tools.
- Ability to work with others.
- Ability to work safely and accurately.
Required Competencies / Qualities:
- Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
- Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.