Welder Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong communication, mathematical, and reasoning skills
• Good stamina; Welders often work long hours conducting repetitive movements
• Remains calm and in control under pressure
• Self-motivated and strong work ethic, even when unsupervised
• Time management skills
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of fabrication and/or print reading experience
• Trade school or higher education
• Welding certification
• Prior experience using Flux, Mig arch, Cutting torches, and welding machinery

Responsibilities

• Interpret dimensional drawings produced by company engineers to plan fabrication layouts
• Weld fabricated parts to acceptable quality
• Clean and prep product for paint
• Join, fabricate, and assemble metal structures using both MIG welding techniques as requires
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
• Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform such work
• Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature
• Meet deadlines
• Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes
• Inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness and adherence to spec standards for good quality and fit
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment