Welder Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED certification.
• Completion of a welding program at a vocational or technical school, or an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training.
• At least three years of experience as a welder, or an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, nights, and extended hours during emergencies, sometimes under adverse weather conditions.
• Possess hand tools up to 1 inch in size suitable for repairing light and heavy automotive and construction equipment.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Class B commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of welding trade practices, materials, methods, and tools.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Windows.
• Knowledge of the properties of metals used in welding.
• Skill in using tools, equipment, and machines for maintaining and repairing automotive and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of hazards, safe operating rules, and precautions for welding equipment.
• Knowledge of safe operation of light and heavy automotive and construction equipment.
• Ability to perform some heavy manual tasks and some heavy lifting.

Nice To Haves

• American Welding Society GMAW D1.1 certification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform acetylene or electric arc welding and cutting, including oxygen/acetylene, manual arc, metallic inert gas, and brazing on various metals and materials.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs and inspections on automotive and heavy gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment, including diagnosing, adjusting, repairing, and replacing components and systems.
• Design, weld, adapt, fabricate, and rebuild specialized equipment and tools; modify and redesign existing equipment; and repair and maintain stationary mechanical equipment.
• Operate and maintain welding and metal fabrication equipment, including band saws, grinders, lathes, brakes, shears, drill presses, chop saws, and iron workers.
• Perform welding and general repairs on heavy and light gas- and diesel-powered equipment.
• Plan, lay out, and manage projects; prepare and maintain accurate records; and follow applicable safety regulations and practices.
• Perform field repair and replacement work on specialized equipment.
• Perform snow and ice control and removal, including plowing, sanding, spreading deicing chemicals, loading trucks, hauling snow, shoveling sidewalks, and assisting with maintenance of snow removal equipment.
• Convert raw materials into finished products.
• Maintain daily records of parts, labor, materials, and repairs for vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain welding shop equipment, tools, and service vehicles to ensure functional readiness and safety.
• Perform other duties and functions necessary or incidental to the proper performance of the position.