Structural Welder

Overview

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, plasma arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
• Operate brazing and soldering equipment.
• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening or bending machines.
• Unload and position steel units so each piece can be hoisted as needed.
• Align and weld steel units in place.
• Examine structures and equipment for deterioration, defects or non-compliance with specifications.
• Repair or replace existing structural infrastructure as needed
• Regularly report to work, on time and prepared to perform all tasks as outlined in job description and / or assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED and 6 years’ experience in construction field work or construction trade training and 5 years’ experience in construction work. SMAW certified required.

LANGUAGE, MATH AND COMPUTER SKILLS

• Ability to effectively write and communicate through email and written letter correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate in client meetings and crew meetings.
• Basic computer skills needed for spreadsheet, word processing and email correspondence.

Qualifications

Safety

• Hold valid first aid and supervisor training certificates.
• Review and approve SWPs for assigned projects.
• Conduct and record regular safety inspections on equipment.
• Promptly and accurately complete investigations and reports on all near misses and all personal injury or property damage accidents.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to perform light manual labor for short periods outdoors and in inclement weather.
• Ability to climb ladders, operate a hand and foot controls, and use hand tools.
• Ability to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds unassisted, team lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to sit and stand as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.