Welder/Fabricator

Geostabilization International•Folsom, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder/Fabricator fabricates and welds metal components to specifications in accordance with AISC Shop Certification standards, company procedures, safety requirements, and project standards. The role includes reading blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders; operating welding and fabrication equipment; inspecting finished work; and reporting progress or concerns to a lead or Project Manager. The position also supports field crews installing guardrail, attenuators, sign structures, and related highway safety hardware. It operates crew equipment as trained, stages materials and equipment, follows traffic control plans, and completes timesheets and production logs. Work is based out of the Folsom, New Jersey yard, with travel to active project sites and possible overnight stays during work weeks. Work takes place in a fabrication shop and outdoors near live traffic in varying weather. Night work may be required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of welding and metal fabrication experience.
Solid welding and metal fabrication skills, with the ability to produce quality work with minimal supervision.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take direction from leads and supervisors.
Working knowledge of safe equipment operation.
Ability to use smartphones or tablets for timekeeping and daily reports.
Comfort working under collective bargaining agreements.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to commit to a Monday–Friday schedule with travel to active project sites, including staying out of town during work weeks.
Must reside within commuting distance of the Folsom, NJ office.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, climb, and use hands to operate tools and equipment; ability to lift at least 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with guardrail, bridge beam, or structural steel fabrication.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
AISC Shop Certification, or ability to obtain it.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 – Construction certification.
First Aid / CPR certification.
Experience with heavy civil or highway construction.

Responsibilities

Follow AISC Shop Certification standards and company shop procedures.
Fabricate and weld components to specification using hand and machine welding techniques.
Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, work orders, technical drawings, and specifications.
Operate welding equipment, fabrication machinery, and hand and power tools.
Measure, cut, bend, and fit metal materials.
Maintain assigned welding equipment, tools, and work area to manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
Complete assigned tasks safely and on schedule, and report progress to the lead.
Inspect welds and finished work for accuracy and compliance with safety, AISC, and project standards.
Report quality concerns, material issues, or scope questions to a lead or Project Manager.
Work as part of a union crew installing guardrail, attenuators, sign structures, and related highway safety hardware according to DOT specifications and contract documents.
Operate crew equipment as trained, including post drivers, skid steers, man lifts, drill rigs, boom trucks, and dump trucks.
Set up and stage materials and equipment, and follow traffic control plans.
Complete timesheets and production logs accurately.
Follow safety procedures, use PPE properly, handle materials safely, participate in toolbox talks and job hazard analyses, and promptly report unsafe conditions.