Weld Technican

Ameron Pole Products•Belen, NM

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer of structural wind towers, focused on excellence and providing premier value to customers. The Weld Technician is a crucial resource for general 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. The position is based in Belen, New Mexico, and is hourly. The successful candidate will need to be available for all four shifts. Work takes place in plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas, and plant grounds. The facility operates four shifts and has frequent weekend shifts. Work or maintenance coverage may extend beyond normal hours or shifts and may include weekends and holidays. The role involves exposure to high and low temperatures and typical manufacturing-plant noise, and the schedule may change. This is a safety-sensitive position.

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.
Ability to pass welding qualifications for the listed 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; the schedule is subject to change.
Ability to tolerate high and low temperatures and loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.

Nice To Haves

Direct application of AWS codes; ASME Section IV code welding is listed for Tulsa only.
Formal welding training from an accredited school.
Experience with robotic or hard-automation welding systems.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices for heavy weld, assembly, and paint fabrication, and act as a safety advocate.
Conduct audits of welding operators and welding-process safety practices.
Troubleshoot welding process and equipment-related issues.
Identify opportunities 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 causes of defects.
Train welders and welding operators based on root-cause analysis results.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.