Overview
The Fabrication Welder I is responsible for welding metal components for various projects within the industrial, petroleum, EPG, and rental power sales teams. This role requires basic welding knowledge and skills, and work is performed under direct supervision.
Responsibilities
- Position and clamp together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.
- Weld metal parts together using arc welding or mig welding processes according to project specific drawings.
- Perform related tasks such as oxy acetylene cutting of some parts and operating a grinder.
- Identify opportunities for improvement, promote quality, apply feedback to improve performance, and monitor own work to ensure quality.
- Maintain welding machines using preventative maintenance methods.
- Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards.
- Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions and maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and time management.
- Follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for own actions, and keep commitments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
- Basic welding knowledge and skills.
- Basic mechanic hand tools, in addition to measuring tape, squares and levels.
- Ability to fabricate from a blueprint or a layout drawing.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one with manager or the work team.
- Basic mathematical skills, to include the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to pass Worksteps evaluation.
- Ability to work long or unusual hours to meet operational goals as needed.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
Additional Information
- Required travel up to 10%.
- This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.