Welder

Prince Contracting, LLC•Medley, FL

About The Position

The Welder uses welding and cutting techniques to join, shape, and trim metal materials. The work includes welding steel, titanium, copper pipes, and other metals; joining beams for bridges and other structures, as well as pipes for underground utilities; and operating equipment that feeds wire or uses an electric arc. The Welder interprets blueprints, determines the welding position and metal type, selects and sets up equipment, and monitors work to ensure welds meet standards and plan specifications. Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat. The role involves extended periods of standing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, squatting, and walking, as well as frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. The Welder must maintain awareness of concurrent jobsite activities, including other workers and contractors, stationary equipment, and moving mobile equipment. Duties may extend beyond the listed responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Three to five or more years of industry-related experience, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.
Ability to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
Manual dexterity to handle and carry construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
Ability to maintain awareness of concurrent jobsite activities and equipment movement.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat, and perform extended periods of standing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, squatting, and walking.

Responsibilities

Use electrical currents, heat, rods, molten metal, and welding equipment to join metals.
Join beams for bridges and other structures and join pipes for underground utilities.
Weld materials such as steel and titanium, connect copper plumbing pipes, and work with thinner metals.
Operate welding machines that feed wire to bond materials.
Interpret blueprints and plan welding work.
Determine welding position and the type of metal to be fused.
Select and set up welding equipment.
Ensure welds meet standards and plan specifications.
Load parts correctly and monitor machines continuously.
Use heat from an electric arc to cut and trim metal objects.
Maintain awareness of other jobsite activities, workers, contractors, and stationary and mobile equipment.
Communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees and understand work directions.