Welder I

Frontier Gratings • Fort Payne, AL

28d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves welding and fabricating metal grating according to specified dimensions, tolerances, and other specifications outlined in job travelers and drawings. As a faith-based organization, the company emphasizes reflecting biblical principles in its work and relationships, expecting all associates to model core values. This job description may not encompass all duties, responsibilities, or physical demands, and these aspects may change over time.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• MIG Welding experience.
• Oxy/Fuel Torch experience.
• Plasma cutting torch experience with Carbon, Stainless Steel, and/or Aluminum.
• Use and safe operation of overhead cranes.
• Use and safe operation of a variety of hand and power tools.
• AWS certifications in D1.1, D1.5, D1.6, and/or D1.2.
• Knowledge of Welding 101.
• Knowledge of weld symbols.
• Ability to use filet weld gauges.
• Experience with complex fit up and fixturing.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret blueprint drawings.
• Demonstrated (project) troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and understand both metric and standard tape measures.
• Perform mathematical operations with whole numbers and fractions with both standard and metric units of measure.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for attention to detail.
• Work effectively with other team members.
• Possess written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years experience with a Steel, Stainless Steel or Aluminum Manufacturer.
• Fabrication training and/or experience.
• Stick welding experience.
• Forklift experience.
• 2+ years experience using electric pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the layout, assembly, and welding of various grating product lines by identifying the material and spacing requirements as defined by the job traveler and drawings.
• Safe operation and usage of overhead and jib cranes to assist in the movement and placement of grating panels.
• Safe operation and usage of various power tools, including but not limited to power saws, presses, grinders, cutting torches, band saw, cold saw, table saw, routers and welders.
• Accurately complete all paperwork and timesheets to properly manage inventory.
• Responsible for performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Responsible for reading, understanding, and accurately executing instructions on job travelers and procedures.
• Conduct visual weld inspections to identify faulty welds.
• Keep personal and common work areas clean and organized.
• Perform other duties and cross-train as assigned by supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED