Role OverviewWeld steel parts for structural, plate, and misc. steel assemblies per shop drawings and DWS quality requirements. Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances. Weld together structural, plate or miscellaneous steel fabrication according to the weld symbols, weld procedures, dimensions shown on the shop drawings, and AISC code requirements.
What You Will Do
Weld steel parts, identify steel shapes and sizes, preheat and/or cut work pieces using a hand torch, clean welds of excess weld, splatter or slag, fabricate sub-pieces of the overall assembly, operate forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes, and perform other duties assigned by management.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have the ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations, understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions, effectively communicate with co-workers and managers, and maintain American Welding Society certification.
Requirements
- High School degree or equivalent
- Minimum of six months of experience working as a welder for a steel fabricator or manufacturer, or a one-year degree or certificate in welding technology from a qualified trade school or college
- Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations
- Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions
- Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and managers
- Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion
- Ability to maintain American Welding Society certification on 1-inch plate in flat position using the gas metal arc welding and flux cored arc welding processes
- Ability to pass the fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process
- Ability to pass a Drake Williams Steel administered basic welding test that covers shop drawing interpretation, weld symbols, welding processes, weld process symbol interpretation and application and a visual acuity test
- Ability to pass a Drake-Williams Steel administered fitting test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc.
- Ability to interpret, understand, and utilize cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings
- Ability to operate a cutting torch to meet American Welding Society specifications
- Ability to possess pride in own workmanship, demonstrate attention to detail, and work safely
- Ability to operate forklifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes in a safe and proper manner
- Ability to make adjustments to welder to insure proper feed rate and temperature
- Ability to multitask
Benefits
- Please visit our Employee Benefits page for more information!
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