Welder - Structural

Wood•Bloomfield, NM

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Wood is currently sourcing for a Structural Welder to join our team at the Wood fabrication shop in Bloomfield, NM. Must live within a 50 mile radius of the facility. Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required. You will be responsible for laying out, aligning and welding fabricated, cast and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings and pipe, according to blueprints and metallurgy. You must be capable of certifying on single process plate proficient in SMAW or GTAW welding processes.

Requirements

Must live within a 50 mile radius of the facility.
Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required
Capable of certifying on single process plate proficient in SMAW or GTAW welding processes.
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area
Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job

Responsibilities

Selects type and size of metals or other related materials and equipment according to specifications
Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques
May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes
Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together in various body positions
Bolts, clamps and welds together metal components of products such as piping systems, plate, pipe and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment
May weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position
May tack weld assemblies together
Connects cable from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope and pulse as specified by procedure or supervisor
Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun
Starts power supply to produce electric current
Strikes arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece
Manually guides electrode or gun along weld-line, maintaining length of arc and speed and movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle
Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
Capable of setting weld machine parameters and maintain weld machine in working condition
Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies
May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of materials and work pieces during installation
Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment
Assists other mechanics as needed
Respiratory protection is common and may be required
Required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards
Performs only procedures certified in
Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules