Farm Welder III

U.S. Sugar•Belle Glade, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Farm Welder safely, accurately, and efficiently maintains and repairs agricultural operations and related equipment in a fast-paced, team-based, and changing work environment. The role performs welding repairs and fabricates equipment and structures from layouts, blueprints, and oral instructions. The Welder follows procedures and planned work schedules, responds to emergencies as directed by supervision, and performs welding repair and fabrication cost-effectively with minimal supervision. The position is based in Area 5, Belle Glade. Work regularly takes place outdoors and in variable weather, with occasional duties in an office environment and possible extended periods driving a vehicle. The role involves frequent standing, walking, crawling, climbing, working at moderate heights, handling tools and objects, and other physical tasks. Employees may need to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and occasionally more. Nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience within the last 5 years.
Proficiency in SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) welding, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, and air carbon arc cutting.
Must possess or successfully obtain a 6G Welding Certificate.
Must have a valid Florida driver’s license, Class E or above.
Must successfully complete the TOST and/or Ramsey Test.
Must be capable of obtaining forklift certification within 30 days of job award and capable of obtaining mobile crane certification.
Knowledge of welding principles and fundamentals, including basic metallurgy.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret layouts and blueprints in paper or electronic formats.
Ability to analyze equipment failures and accurately repair or correct underlying causes.
Ability to use metal-forming, cutting, grinding, and shaping tools, including presses, punches, brakes, pipe benders, threaders, optical tracing tables, grinders, and drills.
Ability to use measuring instruments such as tape measures, micrometers, dial indicators, and calipers, and to read mobile equipment instrumentation.
Basic ability to use desktop, laptop, or thin-client computers and programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as other computer programs.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to the job.
Ability to work with others or independently with minimal supervision, assist team members, communicate clearly, follow instructions, and learn.
Ability to read, speak, and write English.
Ability to work anywhere within the company and in variable or extreme weather conditions.
Must have no active disciplinary action and a good work history.
Must complete required orientation, training, and continuing education courses.
Ability to operate and use equipment necessary for the job and common office equipment.
Physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, climb, work at moderate heights, handle and move objects and tools, reach, balance, and lift and carry up to 75 pounds, with occasional lifting of more than 75 pounds.
Ability to meet the position’s vision requirements, including distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception and adjusting focus.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair agricultural operations and related equipment safely, accurately, and efficiently.
Perform welding repairs and fabricate equipment and structures from layouts, blueprints, and oral instructions.
Follow procedures and planned work schedules, and respond to emergencies as directed by supervision.
Diagnose component or structural failures and correct underlying causes to help prevent repeat failures.
Identify leaking, loose, worn, broken, or dirty components on agricultural and industrial equipment.
Repair, fabricate, hardface, and assemble equipment structures or components using industry-accepted standards.
Use metal-forming, cutting, grinding, and shaping tools to prepare parts for welding or assembly.
Remove and reinstall components such as nuts, bolts, screws, rivets, covers, guards, steps, and handrails to access repair sites.
Furnish and use the tools and equipment needed for job functions, including welding tools.
Maintain detailed maintenance records in a computerized maintenance management system and order parts through the work management process.
Follow applicable safety and housekeeping procedures and communicate job-related information.
Perform other duties and follow other instructions as required by supervision.