Welder

Description

Essential Functions:

• Work with welding and fabrication crew to design, build, and repair structural components with minimal supervision in the shop or field environment.
• Meet daily work and productions requirements with a high degree of quality.
• Inspect and ensure all welds and work is of good quality.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Perform basic layouts of materials to ensure proper fit-up.
• Ensure blueprints for job layouts and/or material removals are correct (if required).
• Ensure any deviation from prints are approved by the Welding Shop Supervisor or Lead Welder.
• Monitor and track materials and time on production projects for invoicing and tracking purposes for Lead Welder and/or Shop Supervisor.
• Direct and control Welder Helper(s) in their duties and responsibilities under their supervision as needed.
• Direct positive and/or negative issues within shop or field environment to the Lead Welder or Welding Shop Supervisor.
• Support and acknowledge all positive attributes within the shop.
• Promote a safe and positive relationship within the welding shop environment and between Knight’s Companies divisions
• Work closely with crane operator(s), using proper rigging and signals.
• Coordinate with intercompany divisions on production priorities and needs.
• Keep work space tidy and organizes within the shop, in company vehicles, and on job sites.
• Inspect tools and equipment prior to use and use properly.
• Remove any tools or equipment if they are unsafe and notify Shop Supervisor.
• Follow company-assigned safety policies and procedures without exception.
• Notify Welding Shop Supervisor or Lead Welder of any safety related issues within any division or environment while designing, building, or the fabricating of any project or structure.
• Help to provide any corrective action in those areas (if necessary).
• Attend company-provided and/or company-sponsored training classes as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Previous experience (2-5 years) in welding, manufacturing, or other related fields.
• Working knowledge of and certification in Stick and Mig welding preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge of and certification in Flux and Tig welding preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read, interpret, and prepare work from blueprints, including material removals.
• Working knowledge of the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and American Weld Society (ASW) weld symbols.
• Commitment to and willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when working.
• Ability to work in harsh environments while promoting and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.
• Some travel required.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
• Ability to carry minimum of 60 lbs. over a 5 foot span.
• Ability to push / pull a minimum of 50 lbs. across a 10 foot span.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs. from waist to shoulder.
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend or twist body without restriction.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.