Welder (Shop)

Badlands Contracting LLC • Watford City, ND

16h

About The Position

The Shop Welder sets up their own welding machine, fabricates and repairs simple components, and follows workplace safety rules and standards. The role involves maintaining a safe shop environment, preparing and maintaining welding equipment, consulting blueprints and schematics, following welding procedures, and producing high-quality fabricated work. Work is usually outdoors, sometimes at a client facility or job site, and may involve inclement or extreme weather. The work environment is usually loud and includes exposure to electricity, mechanical parts, vehicles, equipment, and hazardous materials. Long work hours and frequent weekend work are regularly required.

Requirements

• High level of proficiency in MIG and TIG welding.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Must have own tools.
• Fabricating experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including repeatedly lifting or moving up to 65 pounds unassisted.
• Must wear a respirator when required.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and environmental health within the shop facility.
• Set up, maintain, and break down welding equipment.
• Refer to blueprints and schematics to ensure component specifications are met.
• Ensure equipment is in good and safe operating condition.
• Know and follow welding procedures.
• Ensure high-quality fabrication on all projects.
• Fabricate and repair simple components.
• Follow workplace safety rules and standards.

What This Job Offers

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