Field Structural Welder (SMAW/Stick) - Quakertown, PA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Quakertown, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Structural Welder performs SMAW/stick and MIG welding to support the installation of exterior and interior wall panels for commercial buildings. The role includes positioning and anchoring units, fabricating or altering parts, assisting with layout, measuring and checking alignment, and working on elevated platforms. Field Welders work indoors and outdoors on construction projects with varying exposure to weather, noise, and other job-site hazards. The employee is expected to use company equipment safely, maintain welding certifications, keep the work area productive, wear required PPE, and follow company safety and conduct standards.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience with stick welding.
Current AWS D1.1 SMAW 3G and AWS D1.1 SMAW 4G certifications.
Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and PPE.
Full dexterity of hands and arms; ability to see objects near and far; and ability to focus on relevant sounds while working.
Must be fit for duty and not report to work or perform company tasks under the influence of mind-altering or performance-altering substances.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum.
Field carpentry experience.
AWS D1.5 SMAW 3G and 4G certifications.
Self-motivation for ongoing personal and professional development.
Customer-consciousness, adaptability, effective communication, goal focus, teamwork, problem-solving, and ability to manage one's internal states, impulses, and resources.

Responsibilities

Perform stick and MIG welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Maneuver units into position for installation and anchor them.
Fabricate or alter parts using shears, hammers, punches, or drills.
Assist the foreman with proper layout of work.
Measure height, width, length, and other proportions with a tape measure.
Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to ensure work is level and secure.
Work at heights using elevated platforms.
Keep the work area clean and productive.
Use PPE properly and set up and safely operate company equipment.
Maintain welding certification through maintenance logs and supervisor observation.
Follow the company safety policy, communicate pertinent information, support teamwork, and represent the company professionally.