Welder

Job Purpose: The Welder  performs duties related to steel production.

Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Sets and modifies welding machine settings per materials and parameters, makes welds according to specification on prints and inspects finished product.
2. Troubleshoots and fixes welds as needed or required by QC Inspector.
3. Performs weld on steel products to the applicable code (ASME & API Codes).
4. Follows prints accurately and operates grinders and other hand tools.
5. Operates overhead cranes and other lifting devices.
6. Accurately maintains required paperwork.
7. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Secures tools, materials and equipment at end of day.
8. Follows protocol and procedures documented in the employee handbook.
9. Regular attendance and timeliness.
10. Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Trade school preferred, plus a minimum of 2 years GMAW welding experience preferred, SMAW experience helpful; or 3+ years experience in relative field.
3. Ability to pass GMAW 3G DH internal weld certification test under WPS (Welding Procedure Specification).
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate detailed information to customers, coworkers and management.
5. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and job instructions with basic problem solving skills.
6. Must be able to measure accurately. Able to read welding symbols preferred.
7. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions.
8. Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
9. Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
10. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
11. Experience using power tools and hand tools. 
12. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, bend, kneel, climb stairs and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds for men or 30 pounds for women and is subject to confined spaces (crawling inside pressure vessels). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
2. The work environment is usually an indoor setting with frequent exposure to outside elements. The noise level in the work environment is frequently high. 
3. Must abide by PPE requirements.

Applicants must be 18 years or older. We have an amazing benefits package! Benefits include Competitive Wages(DOE), Paid Health/Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Paid Life Insurance, Retirement Plan with an Employer Match, a wide range of supplemental benefits you can pick and choose from to customize your coverage, Uniforms (We even clean them for you.) and Paid Time Off. 

Pre-Employment Drug Testing is required.  

Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.