Welder

Associated Scaffolding Company • Durham, NC

2d

About The Position

As a welder you will be responsible for the repair of scaffold and related equipment. Lay out, fit up and welding of various assemblies of steel and aluminum components. Machine shop experience is preferred. Principal responsibilities include: Identifying work to be performed; Fitting up components; Set up welding equipment for specific tasks to be performed; Welding of components using proper equipment and techniques; Grinding and finishing welds to make them aesthetically appealing; Perform daily housekeeping tasks and preventative maintenance; Operate material handling equipment including forklifts as needed within safety guidelines; Qualifications include: High School or GED required; A minimum of 1 year of experience welding steel and aluminum (Technical School graduates will be considered); Able to weld steel and aluminum; Ability to pass a welding certification test for steel and aluminum; Ability to MIG, TIG, and Stick Key required competencies include: Ability to schedule and complete tasks with minimal supervision; Ability to stand for 8 hours daily; Ability to lift 75 pounds without assistance on a regular basis; Frequent bending, squatting, climbing on ladders, and lifting; Ability to read and understand blueprints; Must be proficient in verbal and written communication in the English language; Strong attention to detail and focus on safety and quality; Ability to use basic hand tools and power tools; Ability to read measuring devices; Basic math skills Benefits Our comprehensive benefits encourage our employees and their families to build a lifelong relationship with us. Employee benefits include: Health, dental, vision insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance Employer paid life insurance and supplemental life Insurance Flexible spending accounts (FSA) 401(k) retirement plan, with company matching Up to 5 weeks Vacation 8 paid holidays

Requirements

• High School or GED required
• A minimum of 1 year of experience welding steel and aluminum (Technical School graduates will be considered)
• Able to weld steel and aluminum
• Ability to pass a welding certification test for steel and aluminum
• Ability to MIG, TIG, and Stick
• Ability to schedule and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to stand for 8 hours daily
• Ability to lift 75 pounds without assistance on a regular basis
• Frequent bending, squatting, climbing on ladders, and lifting
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Must be proficient in verbal and written communication in the English language
• Strong attention to detail and focus on safety and quality
• Ability to use basic hand tools and power tools
• Ability to read measuring devices
• Basic math skills

Nice To Haves

• Machine shop experience

Responsibilities

• Repair of scaffold and related equipment
• Lay out, fit up and welding of various assemblies of steel and aluminum components
• Identifying work to be performed
• Fitting up components
• Set up welding equipment for specific tasks to be performed
• Welding of components using proper equipment and techniques
• Grinding and finishing welds to make them aesthetically appealing
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks and preventative maintenance
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts as needed within safety guidelines

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and supplemental life Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan, with company matching
• Up to 5 weeks Vacation
• 8 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees