Welder

Federal Signal Openings•Albuquerque, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ground Force/Mega of Albuquerque is seeking a skilled fabricator/welder to perform heavy metal fabrication on mining equipment, including tanks. The role involves wire-feed welding in multiple positions, including work inside, on top of, and in confined spaces around tanks. Candidates should produce high-quality craftsman welds and may have opportunities to grow their skills and career. Starting wages are $23–$28 per hour, depending on experience; pay is based on a five-point scale and welding-test results, with opportunities to earn more over time. Employees are expected to produce on-time, high-quality work; communicate effectively with supervisors and engineers; and interact professionally and respectfully with colleagues. The workplace is smoke-free and drug-free, and pre-employment testing is required. Welders must wear required personal protective equipment and follow applicable safety requirements.

Requirements

Ability to wire-feed weld in multiple positions.
Ability to use a handheld plasma cutter, handheld grinder, and manual flame-cutting torch.
Ability to fit up and assemble products.
Ability to use bridge cranes to position parts and assemblies during production.
Ability to exchange gas cylinders using a hand truck or dolly.
Ability to perform GMAW and FCAW welding processes.
Ability to perform reliable, craftsman-quality welds in confined spaces.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and engineering drawings.
Ability to perform work to required tolerances.
Must pass a welding test.
Ability to stand, bend, and climb for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push, pull, and drag suction hose onto tanks; the posting states the tanks weigh from 10 to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in various weather conditions, around high noise levels, at heights, and in confined spaces.
Must complete pre-employment testing; the employer identifies the workplace as drug-free.
Must wear required personal protective equipment, including leather work gloves, a hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots.

Responsibilities

Perform wire-feed welding in multiple positions using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW).
Produce craftsman-quality welds reliably, including in confined spaces and to required tolerances.
Fit up and assemble products.
Use handheld plasma cutters, handheld grinders, and manual flame-cutting torches.
Use bridge cranes to position parts and assemblies during production.
Exchange empty oxygen, shielding-gas, and fuel-gas cylinders for full cylinders using a hand truck or dolly.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and engineering drawings.
Assist other production employees as directed by management.
Wear leather work gloves, a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and any additional protection required for the welding task.
Communicate with supervisors and engineers and work professionally and respectfully with other employees.