Welder-Structural (Decatur, IL) Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•Decatur, IL

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Structural Welder to join metal parts, such as pipe or metal plates, according to layouts, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures, or oral instructions using heat or electric arc-welding equipment. The role may include other assigned duties. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check as a condition of employment.

Requirements

3–5 years of journeyman-level experience.
Valid driver's license (DL).
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.

Responsibilities

Use spot welding guns or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment to weld or tack-weld pieces together.
Connect pipes from the torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas and operate valves to release the gas mixture.
Light and adjust a torch to reach the expected flame temperature, size, and color by regulating gas and air flow.
Preheat work pieces with a torch in preparation for welding or curving.
Fill holes or correct mistakes in lead pieces, and make bulges thin and curves in metal work pieces.
Check work pieces for weaknesses and measure them with a straightedge or template to ensure they meet specifications.
Climb ladders or work on scaffolds to take apart textures.
Signal crane operators to lift large work pieces.
Use thermal-cutting equipment, such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment, to dismount metal assemblies or cut scrap metal.
Use hoists, cranes, wire and banding machines, or hand tools to position and protect work pieces.
Choose weld locations based on the type, thickness, area, and expected temperature of the metal to protect the torch.
Direct a flame or electrodes on or across work pieces to straighten, curve, dissolve, or develop metal.
Join pieces together, cover taut points, and add metal to develop parts.
Perform other duties as assigned.