Welder

McGrath Rent Corp•Auburndale, FL

13d

About The Position

As a Welder, you will join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials using appropriate welding techniques. You will interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and schematics to determine the appropriate welding process, then inspect completed welds for structural soundness. The role also involves inspecting others’ welding work for completeness and code compliance, maintaining welding equipment and an organized work area, and potentially troubleshooting or making repairs at customer sites. The position requires prior construction-industry welding experience, including commercial welding for new construction and remodel projects. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in varying weather, temperatures, and job-site conditions. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana. The company offers DailyPay, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, medical, dental, and vision benefit options, a 401(k) plan with company match, company-paid life insurance, HSA and FSA options, EAP, pet insurance, safety and recognition programs, and a boot program. The specific pay rate and level depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience, and location.

Requirements

Knowledge of codes and industry standards applicable to the work performed.
Ability to establish clear directions and lay out work in a well-planned, organized manner; monitor processes, progress, and results.
Ability to read and understand floor plans and project work orders.
Ability to complete material and labor takeoffs from blueprints.
Ability to use mathematics to calculate dimensions such as length, width, and depth in accordance with construction specifications and requirements.
Ability to follow written and spoken instructions.
Ability to perform tasks safely.
Maintain a current certification through an industry-standard agency or process.
Prior construction-industry welding experience, including commercial welding for new construction and remodel projects.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors and tolerate varying weather, temperatures, and job-site conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, and reach throughout the workday.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials, tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and safely navigate modular buildings, storage and office containers, inventory yards, storage areas, and work sites.
Ability to perform physical activities for extended periods, including walking, inspecting equipment, reviewing inventory assets, and performing hands-on tasks.
Sufficient manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to safely operate tools, equipment, computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
Ability to visually inspect modular buildings, inventory assets, labels, equipment, and documentation for discrepancies, damage, or quality concerns.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read the company’s construction documents and guide the construction team in completing necessary work.
Knowledge of LEAN construction.

Responsibilities

Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials using appropriate welding techniques.
Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and schematics to determine the appropriate welding process.
Inspect completed welds for structural soundness.
Inspect others’ welding work for completeness and code compliance.
Inspect, repair, install, and modify welds, and maintain welding equipment.
Maintain inventory, tools, supplies, and the work area in an organized manner.
Troubleshoot and perform repairs at customer sites when required.
Operate plasma and flame cutting torches.
Perform other duties as assigned.