Certified Shop Welder Swing Shift
About The Position
Smith Ironworks is seeking a motivated, full-time regular welder for structural iron and steel erection work. The role involves completing work safely, on time, and to quality standards. The swing shift is 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. This is a non-union position. The welder plans and carries out jobs by reading erection drawings, plans, blueprints, and specifications; positions and aligns steel components; and welds assemblies using GTAW or GMAW techniques. Work also includes using cranes and access equipment, installing metal decking and safety railing, inspecting components, cutting workpieces, and performing routine equipment maintenance. Strict adherence to OSHA guidelines is required. The position requires regular use of hand-held and powered tools and machinery, extended periods of standing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience with MIG, TIG, or Stick welding.
- At least 1 year of fabrication experience.
- Ability to read blueprints and plans.
- Knowledge of reading erection drawings and plans.
- At least 2 years of experience as a structural steel or miscellaneous erector.
- NR-232 Certified Welder or AWS-D1.1 Certified Welder certification (3G/4G).
- Driver’s license.
- 5 years of welding experience.
- 2 years of blueprint or plan-reading experience.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with equipment functions and servicing requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift or boom lift certification.
- 5 years of ironworker or erector experience (preferred).
- 5 years of structural welding experience (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Plan jobs and read and follow erection drawings and plans.
- Use cranes to lift and guide steel components into position, applying knowledge of crane signals.
- Align and level steel components before bolting and welding them into fixed positions.
- Use mobile elevated work platforms, ladders, lifts, and other access equipment to reach elevated sections.
- Lay metal decking and install safety railing as the structure is built.
- Follow OSHA guidelines and safety requirements at all times.
- Use hand-held and motorized tools and machinery.
- Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications using measuring and layout tools.
- Tack weld or weld components and assemblies using GTAW or GMAW techniques, and weld in multiple positions.
- Inspect components before assembly to ensure they comply with manufacturing blueprints.
- Cut workpieces using powered die grinders, hand grinders, or hand shears.
- Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance, determine when maintenance is needed, and carry out assigned preventive maintenance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
