Ironworker / Field Welder

Klover SEPA•Quakertown, PA

About The Position

The Field Welder produces welds that support installation of exterior and interior wall panels for commercial buildings. The role involves welding, positioning and anchoring units, fabricating or altering parts, and assisting the foreman with work layout. The position requires work at heights on elevated platforms and the safe use of company equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). Field Welders work indoors and outdoors on construction projects, with varying exposure to weather, heat, cold, humidity, noise, and potential hazards such as moving mechanical parts, electrical current, toxic or caustic chemicals, and slippery or uneven surfaces. The employee must follow company safety policies, maintain welding certifications, represent the company professionally, and contribute to teamwork and the company’s guiding values.

Requirements

Current AWS D1.1 SMAW 3G and AWS D1.1 SMAW 4G certifications.
At least 1 year of stick welding experience.
Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and PPE.
Full dexterity of hands and arms, close and distant vision, and ability to focus on task-related sounds.
Must be fit for duty and not work under the influence of mind-altering or performance-altering substances.
Ability to adapt to changes, communicate effectively, work as part of a cross-functional team, focus on goals, and proactively identify and resolve problems.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in construction environments with exposure to varying weather, heat, cold, humidity, noise, and workplace hazards.

Nice To Haves

AWS D1.5 SMAW 3G and 4G certifications.
High school diploma or GED.
Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum.
Field carpentry experience.

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 for work to be installed.
Measure and read heights, widths, lengths, and other proportions using 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 required PPE and safely set up and operate company equipment.
Maintain welding certification through maintenance logs and supervisor observation.
Follow company safety policies and communicate pertinent information in a timely and effective manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the company.