Experienced Field New Tank Welder - Traveling

Maguire • Sioux Falls, SD

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Maguire is hiring an experienced Field New Tank Welder to weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products using flame-cutting and hand-welding equipment in the construction and erection of new water towers and tanks. The role requires knowledge of welding techniques and the ability to produce quality work. The position involves working outdoors in hot and cold conditions and traversing construction sites, including climbing to heights of up to 200 feet.

Maguire has been an industry leader in the fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and elevated water towers for over 100 years. The company describes its purpose as protecting and storing quality water by being the best water tank company for its customers and employees. Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to the protected characteristics listed in its posting.

Requirements

• Complete a formal apprenticeship or successfully complete an in-company, three-year training program.
• Pass a company weld test.
• Have a thorough understanding of welding machines and tools, including their designs, uses, maintenance, and repair.
• Have a basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools used to produce technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints precisely.
• Be able to read and listen to assignments provided in a variety of forms.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Have a basic understanding of mathematics as it relates to welding assignments.
• Adhere to Maguire’s Personal Protective Equipment Policy and Safety Programs.
• Be able to work outdoors in hot and cold environments.
• Be able to weld components in vertical, flat, or overhead positions.
• Have the manual dexterity and stability needed for precision work.
• Be able to see details at close range.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Be able to traverse construction sites by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
• Be able to climb to heights of up to 200 feet.

Responsibilities

• Plan work-order procedures and gather required tools and materials according to job instructions and specifications.
• Repair and fabricate items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitor welding, burning, and fitting to prevent parts from overheating or being damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepare, assemble, and tack-weld parts and surfaces.
• Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area.
• Notify a supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed