Structure Welder

Alfa Laval•Broken Arrow, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Welder I, you will be responsible for laying out, fitting, tacking, and welding steel components and assemblies in accordance with blueprint specifications. Using a range of power tools and welding equipment, you’ll ensure precision, structural integrity, and a clean finish free of undercuts and weld spatter. Your work must meet strict dimensional and aesthetic standards, contributing directly to product quality and organizational success. This position is in Tulsa, Oklahoma and/or Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED, preferred, with relevant experience
Minimum 1 year experience using mig or tig welding
Must pass Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), if PAPR is required
Manufacturing experience required; industry background preferred
Proficient in MIG welding and oxyacetylene torch use
Skilled in basic math and tape measure reading
Experienced with hand tools, drill/saw machinery, and overhead crane operation
Regularly exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally; 30 lbs of force frequently
Stand or walk for 80% of the workday
Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
Mobility & Posture: Standing, walking, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and balancing on varied surfaces
Manual Dexterity: Reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting objects using upper body strength
Fine Motor Skills: Repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers for precision tasks
Communication: Clear verbal expressions and active listening to convey and receive detailed instructions
Sensory Abilities: Adequate hearing to distinguish sounds and spoken communication in a work environment
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs
Exposure to various weather conditions cold or hot, wet/humid conditions, and loud noise levels. No climate-controlled environment.
Work near hazards: moving machinery, vehicles, electrical currents, and chemicals
Encounter atmospheric conditions: fumes, dust, gases, odors, and poor ventilation
Operate in confined spaces such as narrow aisles or passageway
Communicate effectively through speech and hearing
Prioritize safety, regardless of role. This includes strict adherence to company-wide safety policies and procedures, proactive promotion of safe practices, and addressing unsafe behaviors or conditions in a constructive and positive manner.
Conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation toward colleagues, customers, vendors, and visitors.
Full compliance with all Alfa Laval policies and procedures is required to maintain a respectful, safe, and productive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred

Responsibilities

Interpret blueprints and follow instructions to execute weld procedures
Operate mig and/or tig welders, stick welding, grinders, plasma cutters, drill presses, and other tools
Familiar with welding carbon and aluminium steel
Assemble and weld parts with precision using clamps, bolts, and tack welds
Plan layouts and welding sequences for structural integrity and safety
Inspect and correct welds to meet quality standards
Use measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances
Perform routine maintenance and complete preventive checklists
Support material handling, loading/unloading, and workstation supply
Assist team leaders and train others as needed
Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout shift
Crosstrain across departments to expand skillset
Ability to use and operate hand tools, pneumatic tools, and electric
All employees are expected to prioritize safety, regardless of role. This includes strict adherence to company-wide safety policies and procedures, proactive promotion of safe practices, and addressing unsafe behaviors or conditions in a constructive and positive manner.
Employees expected to conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation toward colleagues, customers, vendors, and visitors.
Full compliance with all Alfa Laval policies and procedures is required to maintain a respectful, safe, and productive work environment.