Weld Tech (Night shift) - Nucor Towers & Structures

Nucor•Decatur, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nucor Towers & Structures is seeking a process-minded Weld Tech/Instructor who can train, mentor, and communicate effectively. The role provides classroom and shop-floor instruction to new and current fitters and welders and supports production on welding-related issues. It also helps maintain compliance with customer welding specifications and supports improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and weld efficiency.

Requirements

A two-year degree from an accredited technical college or equivalent welding experience.
Experience with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Metal Cored Arc Welding (MCAW), and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) processes.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Certified Welding Educator (CWE) credentials.
Ability to pass 3G weld testing.
Competence in setting up welding and cutting equipment, including an auto welder.
Working knowledge of metal properties, blueprint and shop drawing interpretation, and fabrication practices.
Ability to assess students effectively and provide constructive feedback.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and accomplish individual and team work.
Effective communication and listening skills, including the ability to receive feedback and follow instructions.
Initiative to identify work proactively and take on responsibilities with minimal oversight.
Dependability and commitment to fulfilling obligations.
Sound judgment and decision-making, including consideration of the relative costs and benefits of potential actions.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in performing AWS D1.1 welder qualification tests and maintaining records.
Previous teaching experience in welding disciplines.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Certified Welding Educator (CWE) credentials.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom and shop-floor training to new and current fitters and welders.
Administer weld qualification tests in accordance with AWS D1.1.
Support production on welding-related issues.
Maintain and update the weld certification tracker and ensure fitters and welders are current with their certifications.
Calibrate welding equipment and flux ovens using amperage/voltage, wire feed speed, and gas flow meters as required.
Review welding requirements to maintain compliance with customer specifications.
Implement and perform monthly plant audits for all welding processes.
Maintain continuity logs and reports.
Participate in continuous improvement activities to reduce costs and improve safety, quality, and productivity.
Evaluate processes and procedures to maintain or improve weld parameters and efficiency.
Assist maintenance with troubleshooting welding equipment issues.