Field Welder - DSS (Gillette, Wyoming)

Wyoming Machinery Company•Gillette, WY

About The Position

The Field Welder plans, organizes, and completes assigned welding jobs, including reading and interpreting prints, troubleshooting work and equipment needs, and creating projects through completion with related paperwork and service reports. The role includes inspecting equipment for possible repairs, communicating plans and projects to coworkers, and providing training when needed. The welder is expected to follow safe work practices, use rigging and lifting equipment safely, maintain quality workmanship and clean work practices, and contribute to a positive, dependable, customer-focused team. Extensive travel is required. Additional work includes special projects, answering telephone calls, completing service reports and records, participating in safety meetings, and providing daily progress updates to a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Work experience in the trade as outlined in the posting.
Knowledge of gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, and hydraulics.
Proficiency in layout, fit-up, and fabrication.
Ability to understand and use tools for setup and layout work.
Proficiency with hand and automatic torches, gougers, MIG, TIG, automatic welding, and rotators.
Proficiency in bore build-up, structural repair, and crack repair.
Ability to run sub-arc when required.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and facilitate assigned welding jobs, including reading and interpreting prints.
Audit equipment for potential repairs.
Troubleshoot jobs and identify equipment needed to complete them.
Create and facilitate projects through completion, including related paperwork and service reports.
Communicate plans and projects effectively to other employees and provide training when necessary.
Safely use rigging and lifting equipment.
Maintain high standards of workmanship quality 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.
Work cooperatively and demonstrate dependability; receive direction and instruction well.
Provide good internal and external customer service, communicate effectively, and maintain a positive attitude.
Travel extensively as required.
Assist with 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 a supervisor.