Welder

MYER Companies•Mobile, AL

52d•Hybrid

About The Position

MYER is a family-owned company established in 2013, specializing in metal fabrication, machining, and field services. With over 200 employees, MYER offers dual career paths for welders: travel opportunities across the country or local positions. The company emphasizes integrity, ingenuity, and dedication. This role involves joining metal components with precision using electric arc welding equipment and interpreting blueprints to create solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (preferred).
Vocational training or hands-on experience with welding tools and techniques (preferred).
Demonstrate mastery by passing a rigorous all-position 3G FCAW/GMAW and 6G GTAW multi-pass single-V groove weld Welder Performance Qualification Test with Visual Examination and Guided Bend Testing per AWS D1.1.
Minimum 3 years in production welding.
Multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding).
Expert-level Oxygen/Propane heating (torch) operations.
Read and interpret weld symbols.
Thrive in demanding, hands-on environments.
Deep knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety best practices.
Air carbon arc gouging expertise.
Master fillet and bridge cam gauges with accuracy.
Comfortable working in new environments (for travel positions).
Excellence in consistent work environments with evolving challenges (for local positions).
Vision sharp enough to read fine print and identify precise markings on calibrated tools.
Hearing alert to safety signals and able to communicate effectively.
Engage confidently in conversations and group presentations.
Operate diverse tools including arc welding equipment, oxy-fuel cutting, grinders, cranes, and more.
Carry/lift up to 50lbs.
Work in confined spaces.
Work at heights up to 15 feet.
Stand, sit, walk, squat, and navigate varied work environments with ease.
Ability to work extended periods away from home while maintaining high performance standards (for travel positions).
Consistent high performance in familiar environments (for local positions).
Current work authorization required.

Nice To Haves

Travel welding experience highly preferred for travel positions.

Responsibilities

Lead welding/fabrication projects from start to finish.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
Perform hand grinding to prepare materials.
Monitor work to exceed quality standards.
Collaborate with skilled Fitters and crews.
Maintain impeccable safety standards and workspace organization.
Adapt to new work environments and project requirements (for travel positions).
Excel in consistent environments while adapting to evolving project needs (for local positions).