Job Description

Overview

The Shop Welder is responsible for the set-up and operation of welding equipment to fabricate and assemble metal structures and produce metal products according to client and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to safety standards and practices.
  • Performs all duties as assigned and adheres to TEAM’s Core Values.
  • Operates or tends welding machines to fabricate metal products and assemblies according to specifications.
  • Reads, interprets and understands production schedule and specifications to plan tasks.
  • Establishes components for welding according to specifications.
  • Performs testing and inspection of welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws.
  • Maintains welding equipment to meet safety standards.
  • Completes documentation of welding activities.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Associate’s Degree, training in Vocational school, or relevant industry experience required.
  • One year of experience in machine welding and knowledge of orbital and automated welding required.
  • Ability to pass a standard Code Welder exam required.
  • Ability to operate GTAW, SMAW and GMAW welding equipment required.
  • Ability to read engineering specifications preferred.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Possession of current TWIC card or ability to obtain a TWIC card required.

Additional Information

  • Position is based out of a branch or site location.
  • Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere.
  • Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
  • Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
  • Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department.
  • May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
  • May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.