Welder II Shop

General Summary 

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