Weld Technican

Arcosa Careers•Belen, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is seeking a Weld Technician, a key resource for manufacturing safety principles and welding-specific safety requirements. The technician trains, instructs, and tests welders in metal joining and machine operation. Using jigs and fixtures, the technician lays out pieces for welding according to blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders and uses manual, semi-automatic, and automatic welding equipment to join, surface, fabricate, and repair metal or other weldable materials. The role may also involve inspecting completed work for conformance to specifications and performing minor equipment maintenance. This hourly position is based in Belen, New Mexico, and requires availability for all four shifts. The work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas, and plant grounds. Work may extend beyond normal hours or shifts and include weekends and holidays. Schedules are subject to change. The role is safety-sensitive and involves exposure to high and low temperatures and typical manufacturing-plant noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of production welding experience preferred.
Experience operating GMAW, FCAW, and SAW welding processes; GTAW is listed for Tulsa only.
Must pass welding qualification for the listed applicable processes within four weeks.
Two years of experience training production welding operators preferred.
Understanding of VT, UT, MT, and PT nondestructive testing processes.
Ability to 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.
Ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, and climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required.
Availability for all four shifts; work may extend beyond normal hours or shifts and include weekends and holidays.
Ability to tolerate high and low temperatures and loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.

Nice To Haves

Production welding experience of three years.
Two years of experience training production welding operators.
Direct application of AWS code welding; ASME Section IV codes for Tulsa only.
Formal welding training from an accredited school.
Experience with robotic or hard automation welding systems.

Responsibilities

Comply with safe work practices for heavy welding, assembly, and paint fabrication, and act as a safety advocate.
Conduct audits of welding operators and assess safety and best practices in welding processes.
Troubleshoot welding-process and equipment-related issues.
Identify areas for improvement and test new welding processes.
Work with plant management to track and address welding-related issues.
Train and coach employees on Weld Procedure Specifications and customer welding requirements.
Visually inspect welds and review NDT records to determine the root cause of defects.
Train welders and welding operators based on results of root-cause analysis.
Conduct or assist with classroom and hands-on training for new welders.
Complete required documentation and records.
Verify welding power supply equipment.
Follow all safety rules and procedures and participate in safety committees or initiatives as assigned.
Use welding equipment and jigs or fixtures to lay out, join, surface, fabricate, and repair metal or other weldable materials according to applicable plans and work instructions.
Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and perform minor equipment maintenance as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.