Field Welder - DSS (Gillette, Wyoming)

Wyoming Machinery • Gillette, WY

116d

About The Position

The position involves planning, organizing, and facilitating jobs within the welding department, including print reading and interpretation. The role requires auditing equipment for potential repairs, troubleshooting jobs and equipment, and creating and facilitating projects to completion, including any related paperwork or service reports. Effective communication of plans and projects to other employees is essential, along with training them as necessary. The position emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and maintaining clean work practices while adhering to the company's safety culture. Dependability, teamwork, and good customer service skills are also critical components of this role. Extensive travel may be required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work experience in the trade as outlined in the Job Summary level.
• Knowledgeable in various areas, including gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, and hydraulics.
• Must be proficient in layout, fit-up, and fabrication.
• Possess and maintain certifications in 8000Ni2, II70, Stick, and Hardwire.
• Understand and utilize tools for set up and layout work.
• Be proficient with hand and automatic torches, MIG, TIG, and Brazing, Automatic welding, and rotators.
• Familiar with N.D.T. including U.T. and M.T.
• Proficient in bore build-up, structural repair, and crack repair.
• Demonstrates ability to run sub-arc when required.
• Have a demonstrated ability to perform light machining, utilizing drills, taps, etc.
• Be proficient in welding and cutting of all types.
• Possess a proficient understanding of metallurgy and its application to welding.
• Possess appropriate tools per the Welder Tool List.
• Must be fluent in English for the safe and effective performance of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a technical school welding program.
• Welding experience on shovels and draglines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate jobs as assigned to the welding department.
• Audit equipment for potential repairs.
• Troubleshoot jobs and equipment needed to complete jobs.
• Create and facilitate projects to completion including any related paperwork or service reports.
• Communicate plans and projects effectively to other employees, training them if necessary.
• Safely use rigging and lifting equipment.
• Maintain the highest standards concerning quality of workmanship and safe work performance.
• Maintain clean work practices and understand the effects of dirt and debris.
• Understand and adhere to the company's safety culture.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work with others and prove dependability.
• Take direction and instruction well.
• Demonstrate good internal and external customer service skills, communication, and a positive attitude.
• Assist in special projects as needed.
• Answer telephone calls, complete service reports, and maintain records as required.
• Actively participate in safety meetings.
• Provide daily progress updates to supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees