Weld Technician

Ameron Pole Products•Newton, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. This position is considered a crucial resource for general manufacturing safety principles and all welding specific safety requirements; you will train, instruct, and test welders in metal joining and machine operation. As a Weld Technician you will use jigs/fixtures to lay-out pieces to be welded according to blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders using manual, semi-automatic and automatic welding equipment to join, surface, fabricate and repair parts of metal or other weldable materials. You may also be required to inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and perform minor maintenance to equipment.

Requirements

3 years of production welding experience
Experience operating the following welding processes: GMAW, FCAW, GTAW (Tulsa only), SAW
Must be able to pass welding qualification for the above-listed process within 4 weeks
2 years experience in the training of production welding operators
Understanding of the following NDT processes: VT, UT, MT, and PT
Work under the Welding supervisor’s direction with minimal oversight and supervision
Ability to provide clear, explicit verbal directions and create a positive learning environment
The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders and catwalks up to 60 feet as required
Be aware of and observe all safety practices. Including but not limited to- Safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc… as required
Know and follow all safety rules and procedures
Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED is preferred
Direct application of AWS (and ASME Section IV codes for Tulsa only) code welding preferred
Formal weld training from an accredited school preferred
Robotic or hard automation welding system experience preferred

Responsibilities

Complying with all safe work practices for heavy weld, assembly, and paint fabrication and act as a safety advocate
Conducting audits of welding operators and process best practice safety for welding
Troubleshooting of welding process and equipment related issues
Identifying areas for improvement and testing new welding processes
Working closely with plant management to track and address welding-related issues
Reading and understanding all Weld Procedure Specifications and customer welding requirements
Visually analyzing welds to determine welder training needs
Helping with class training of new welders
Completing the required documentation and records as required
Verification of welding power supply energy delivery (calibration of welding equipment)
Complying with all safety rules and procedures
May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
Performing other duties as assigned
Activating the potential of our people
Caring for our customers
Optimizing operations
Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation