Pole (Welding) School Instructor

Ameron Pole Products•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Meyer Utility Structures, a proud subsidiary of Arcosa, Inc., is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. We are committed to providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. This on-site role in Tulsa, OK, involves overseeing daily pole school operations and providing comprehensive welding support and training.

Requirements

5+ years FCAW, SAW, and SMAW welding experience.
Proficient using various weld inspection tools such as amp/volt/wire feed/gas flow meters, fillet weld gages, undercut gages, etc.
Ability to read and comprehend welding symbols, welding procedure specifications, work instructions, drawings, bill of materials, etc.
Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding procedure specification.
Working knowledge of weld filler materials and base materials.
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Regular and predictable attendance, a great attitude with the ability to work well with a team toward achieving a common goal.

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and/or AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE) desired.
Welding related associate degree desired.

Responsibilities

Provide welding support to production welders, supervisors, and other plant personnel as the welding subject matter expert.
Troubleshoot welding technique and routine equipment issues.
Perform routine tasks such as maintaining welder continuity, welding equipment calibration, and flux oven logs.
Evaluate, propose, and implement welding process improvements to increase welding efficiency and quality.
Perform welding training on the shop floor and in a classroom setting as required.
Assist in qualifying welding procedure specifications as required.
Participate in internal improvement teams/other duties as required.
Oversee the daily pole school operations.
Maintain welder candidate training, testing and qualification records.
Perform hands-on welder candidate training for the FCAW, SAW, SMAW, plasma/oxyfuel cutting, and air-carbon-arc gouging processes.
Conduct classroom training on welding safety, welding and cutting processes, visual weld acceptance criteria, welding symbols, drawings, etc.
Perform hands-on pole layout and fit-up training.
Provide additional training (OJT) to production welders as required.
Participate in welding improvement projects/other duties as required.