WELDER

Carter Machinery•Chesapeake, VA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Welder in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Welder is responsible for assisting with fabricating new components and welding, fabricating, retrofitting, and repairing metals and other weldable materials by applying appropriate welding techniques. Seeking candidates with a High school diploma or GED, required; Minimum one year experience welding and fabricating on heavy equipment with portable machines; Experience using precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.), preferred. Physical requirements must be met for the Welder job, including frequently sitting for extended periods of time. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employees must routinely lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, required
Minimum one year experience welding and fabricating on heavy equipment with portable machines
Required skills include welding, boring, fabricating, designing, salvaging and building-up equipment and/or components
General welding and fabrication using gas, stick, MIG and TIG welding
Ability to learn how to use precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.) is required
Self-starter able to work with limited supervision
Must be able to operate, drive and maneuver construction equipment to perform needed repairs
Certificate of technical training and/or knowledge in welding and machinery
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
Excellent organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong mechanical and design abilities; must be able to apply knowledge of parts, components and equipment
Proficient computer and mathematical skills
Must have an excellent driving record
Must be able to work additional hours as needed to meet business and customer demands
Must be able to positively interact with supervisor and to understand problems and concerns relating to a repair
Must be able to perform job in sometimes stressful situations due to circumstances
Must be able to work as an integral part of a team
Must be able to perform under stress and/or in emergencies
Must be able to perform in situations requiring speed and deadlines
Promote a positive customer experience
Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way

Nice To Haves

Experience using precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.), preferred

Responsibilities

assisting with fabricating new components
welding, fabricating, retrofitting, and repairing metals and other weldable materials by applying appropriate welding techniques