Maintenance Worker-Welder

Swisher•Wheeling, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker-Welder is responsible for interpreting basic drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to determine project requirements. This role involves fabricating frames, supports, and related equipment components using light structural steel and steel plate. The individual will select appropriate materials, lay out work, and cut metal using oxy-acetylene or electric arc methods. A key aspect of the position is accurately positioning materials for welding and performing welds in all positions, across all types of metals, and with various rod sizes, ensuring strength, precision, and adherence to safety standards. The role may also involve constructing smaller or more complex components using traditional blacksmithing methods and applying heat treatment techniques to temper and shape small tools and parts. Tasks are varied and non-repetitive, primarily performed within a designated area, but occasionally requiring work at the equipment’s final location. Strict safety practices, including the use of heavy protective gloves and a welder’s mask, are mandatory. The worker is responsible for the proper care, safe operation, and routine maintenance of welding equipment, including a 440-volt welding transformer, welding rods, portable oxy-acetylene equipment, clamps, and related tools. Additionally, the role may involve assisting as a millwright helper or general maintenance helper and requires maintaining a clean and organized work area. Swisher is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Ability to interpret basic drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions.
Proficiency in fabricating frames, supports, and related components for equipment using light structural steel and steel plate.
Skill in selecting appropriate materials, laying out work, and cutting metal to specified sizes or shapes using oxy-acetylene or electric arc methods.
Ability to position materials accurately for welding and perform welds in all positions, across all types of metals, and with rods of varying sizes, ensuring strength, precision, and compliance with safety standards.
Adherence to strict safety practices, including the use of heavy protective gloves and a welder’s mask during welding and cutting operations.
Responsibility for the proper care, safe operation, and routine maintenance of welding equipment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to construct smaller or more complex components using traditional blacksmithing methods, employing tools such as the forge, anvil, and heavy sledges.
Ability to apply heat treatment techniques to temper and shape small tools and parts, ensuring durability, precision, and functionality.

Responsibilities

Interprets basic drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to determine project requirements.
Fabricates frames, supports, and related components for equipment using light structural steel and steel plate.
Selects appropriate materials, lays out work, and cuts metal to specified sizes or shapes using oxy-acetylene or electric arc methods.
Positions materials accurately for welding and performs welds in all positions, across all types of metals, and with rods of varying sizes, ensuring strength, precision, and compliance with safety standards.
May construct smaller or more complex components using traditional blacksmithing methods, employing tools such as the forge, anvil, and heavy sledges.
Applies heat treatment techniques to temper and shape small tools and parts, ensuring durability, precision, and functionality.
Performs varied, non-repetitive welding and fabrication tasks, working primarily within a designated area but occasionally repairing or assembling components at the equipment’s final location.
Adheres to strict safety practices, including the use of heavy protective gloves and a welder’s mask during welding and cutting operations.
Responsible for the proper care, safe operation, and routine maintenance of welding equipment, including a 440-volt welding transformer on wheels, welding rods, portable oxy- acetylene equipment, clamps, and related tools.
Ensures all equipment is maintained in optimal working condition, adheres to safety standards, and is readily available for use in fabrication and repair tasks.
May assist as a millwright helper or general maintenance helper when required, supporting broader facility repair and upkeep activities.
Maintains a clean and organized work area to ensure safety, efficiency, and readiness for ongoing tasks.