What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Welder position at Schnabel?
Company Description
Schnabel was founded in 1959 in Washington D.C. by Harry V. Schnabel Jr. His commitment to innovation and operational efficiency was driven by an intuitive understanding of what clients valued most — getting out of the ground to street level as quickly, safely, and efficiently as possible. Over 60 years later, and now with a national footprint, Schnabel still prioritizes innovation and operational efficiency as a proven pathway to success.
Job Description
(This opportunity is available in Atlanta, Gainesville, & Columbus)
Schnabel is looking for a skilled construction welder to cut and join metals in our construction projects. Your job will be to precisely weld and cut/burn different metals, materials, and structures with an oxy-acetylene torch. Since the construction welder will be operating with potentially dangerous equipment, he or she must be competent in the functioning of welding equipment, aware of welding safety precautions, and knowledgeable about different kinds of metal and their properties. construction welders also work with a variety of hand and portable power tools such as powered saws to cut metal materials. Construction welders usually work eight-hour days; however, overtime may be necessary during the week or on Saturdays. Workers may be asked to travel. When that happens, construction welders are compensated with shift pay and travel allowances. Minimum Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required includes hard hats, gloves, face shields, eye protection, and steel-toed boots.
Job Responsibilities:
- Welding of Connections (safety railing, tiebacks, internal bracing, etc.)
- Setting up components for welding according to specifications (I.E., cutting materials with powered saws to match measurements)
- Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on the requirements
- Shooting Grades and/or layout of work
- Reading blueprints/drawings to take measurements and plan layout and procedures
- Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools (maintenance)
- Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials (signaling)
- Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications
Qualifications
- Be able to pass drug and alcohol screening
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Possess a valid driver's license or other accepted legal ID
Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:
- Reliable
- Able to read and write
- Proficient in English
- Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures
- Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
- Able to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
- Willing to travel
- Safety conscious (comply with proper safety procedures) and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
- The ability to take direction and work together with others
- Professional welding certification will be a plus
Typical Physical Demands:
Ability to climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, squat and tolerate heights without fear due to nature of job typically outside with often uneven and/or muddy ground; Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment:
Work in levels of noise, dust, moisture and temperatures normally found on construction sites; Work in confined spaces if necessary.
Additional Information
Schnabel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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