Zekelman Industries

Overview

Zekelman Industries is a family of companies and the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America, with a legacy dating back to 1877. The Field Welder role at Z Modular involves welding various metals and alloys to support construction, maintenance, and repair projects, with approximately 75% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using arc welding and other traditional techniques.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to welding using measuring and alignment tools.
• Examine workpieces for defects and verify conformance to specifications using templates and measuring devices.
• Weld aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys individually or in combination.
• Clamp, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, and secure components to achieve proper fit and configuration.
• Ignite torches, operate welding power supplies, and perform welding operations safely and efficiently.
• Determine appropriate welding equipment and methods based on metallurgy, geometry, and welding requirements.
• Monitor welding processes to prevent overheating, distortion, shrinking, or expansion of materials.
• Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment including GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, plasma arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work orders, specifications, and material safety data sheets to plan welding operations.
• Mark and identify materials with job numbers, piece marks, and other required information.
• Remove rough spots and finish workpieces using grinders, files, and scrapers.
• Develop templates and models based on blueprint dimensions and calculations.
• Position and secure materials using cranes, hoists, wire, and banding equipment.
• Operate metal shaping, straightening, and bending equipment such as brakes and shears.
• Lead and promote safe work practices in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 3 years of welding experience.
• Welding certificate preferred.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Proficient in arc welding and familiar with a variety of welding techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret weld symbols accurately.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform fractional calculations.
• Strong understanding of construction and industrial safety practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both manufacturing and field environments.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Frequent travel to job sites throughout the United States, including construction sites, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and remote locations.
• Approximately 75% travel required.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, dust, confined spaces, and elevated work areas.
• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and high-visibility clothing.
• Frequent use of welding equipment, overhead cranes, grinders, and related tools.