Experienced Flux Core/Stick Welder - Weekends

Maguire Agency•Sioux Falls, SD

27d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 100 years, Maguire has been an industry leader in the fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and elevated water towers. The Shop Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment for the new tank division. The position will require good knowledge of welding techniques and have the ability to produce quality work. The shift will run Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-hour days. Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 as long as specific conditions are met! Essential Functions: Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job. Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment. Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage. Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded. Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area. Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered. Performs other related duties as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of team members. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required
Must be able to pass a company weld test
Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair
Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints
Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms
Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments
Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead
Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work
Must be able to see details at close range
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials

Responsibilities

Plans details of work order procedures
Gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job
Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment
Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage
Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded
Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area
Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered
Performs other related duties as assigned