Whitaker Construction

Overview

Welder 1 is responsible for welding and fabricating projects in a shop setting, including cutting, fitting, tacking, welding, and grinding on various materials. Whitaker Construction, founded in 1953, is a large contractor in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry with over 600 employees and extensive experience in multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Position, layout, fit up, cut, and weld material according to shop drawings and supervisor directions.
• Operate tooling and equipment such as a torch, plasma arc cutter, grinder, and pipe bender.
• Work safely in a shop setting around heavy equipment.
• Load and unload equipment and materials.
• Maintain tools as required to perform the job.
• Perform all job duties following company safety rules and proper use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; vocational training is strongly desired.
• 1-2 years of welding experience preferred.
• Education and/or work-related credentials from a secondary or post-secondary educational system are preferred.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Ability to comprehend a Bill of Material to determine necessary materials and requirements.
• 1 year or more of welding/fabrication work experience that meets or exceeds performance expectations.
• Ability to read and interpret all AWS basic weld symbols and typical welding symbols.
• Frequent use of basic hand and measurement tools.
• Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shifts as needed.
• Able to perform physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive wages
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401k
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal Days
• Quarterly Incentive Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Information

• Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.