Structural Welder (Tooling Operations)

STRUCTURAL WELDER (TOOLING OPERATIONS)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• FCAW and SMAW welding; cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling


• Collaborate with lead welder to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material, and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project


• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable


• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly


• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment


• Weld assembly and fabrication of various small to large-scale structures and assemblies


• Effectively communicate with management/supervisors, engineering staff, and planners to achieve build efficiency


• Check work after completion of each operation in the job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing


• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner


• Install and assemble custom and off-the-shelf tooling


• Setup of safety equipment and work platforms at elevation


• Operate general shop equipment and vehicles (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of experience with FCAW and SMAW welding

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience with FCAW and SMAW welding with one or more of the following materials: stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum and titanium


• Highly proficient in tube cutting, grinding and fabrication


• Highly experience in Class A welds


• Certifications with AWS D17.1 and D1.2


• Experience with DC welding techniques, and engineering requirements


• Experience working with standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade


• Knowledge in occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade


• Knowledge in arc air procedures and equipment


• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts


• Experience using precision measuring instruments


• Basic computer skills


• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work one of the following shifts:
  
  
  
  • Monday- Friday (6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
  
  
  • Monday -Friday (6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.)
  
  


• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary


• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day


• Sit: Up to 3 hours per day


• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day


• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day


• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day


• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day


• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 3 hours per day


• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day


• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day


• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day


• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the . Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review