Structural Welder

schnabel•Aurora, CO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Schnabel is seeking a structural welder with pile driving experience to assist with the building of specialty underground structures. Your main responsibility will be cutting and welding structural steel on our projects. This would be for installation of piles, walers, handrails, and other applications. Our typical scope of work includes installation of piles, lagging, walers, tiebacks, and braces for support of excavation projects. We also take on challenging projects with underpinning, grouting, tunneling, and unique structural support as part of our scope. Candidates who have direct construction experience and familiarity with our company’s traditional scope of work are preferred.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of documented experience in a structural welding role.
Ability to read and interpret plans and schematics.
Focus, stand, walk, kneel, climb, bend, and work from heights or within confined space during assigned shift.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug test.
Local and regional travel as required for projects.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds of materials over rough terrain.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

Pile driving experience
Structural Welding Certificate such as D1.1 / D1.5 or equivalent
Direct construction experience and familiarity with our company’s traditional scope of work

Responsibilities

Must be proficient in the use of hand and power tools.
Unload and assemble pile driving hammer and leads.
Unload various types of piling- concrete, pipe, H-piling, timber, and steel sheet piling.
Fuel, lubricate, and maintain the pile driving hammer.
Use oxygen/acetylene welding torch to cut steel plates, pipes, beams, etc.
Proficient with FCAW and SMAW processes, specifically 7018 rods.
Accurately position and drive piles to the required depth and alignment, to ensure structural integrity.
Inspect work to ensure welds are sound, structurally robust, and meet safety standards.
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, and dust.
Support the company’s safety and risk management objectives by adhering to established procedures, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks, and contributing to the achievement of safety goals through the use of metrics and continuous improvement efforts.
Follow all safety procedures, use proper protective equipment, and help maintain a safe job site by identifying and reporting potential hazards.