JE Dunn Construction

Overview

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Structural Welder to join their team, emphasizing the importance of inspired people and a strong culture for success. The role involves performing complex structural steel tasks on various construction projects while adhering to safety standards and quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes knowledge of ironworking practices and tools.
• Handles structural components of buildings including beams, columns and other related items.
• Assists in repairing or modifying structural and miscellaneous steel as needed under direction from foremen or project leadership.
• Places structural members under supervision ensuring safe and consistent practices are followed.
• Installs and fastens metal decking for floors and roofs.
• Responsible for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance and following OSHA standards.
• Adheres to JE Dunn safety standards.
• Welds structural components together ensuring the framework is solid and safe.
• Modifies existing metal components by cutting or welding to create unique, project specific components.
• Proficient in various types of welding.
• Leads by example, providing proper guidance and instructions to ironworking team.
• Teaches and trains the team to perform scope of work to the highest quality standard.
• Demonstrates excellent expertise in miscellaneous metalworking, welding and structural assembly.
• Reads and understands project plans with applicable scope of work.
• Responsible for completing JE Dunn reports and pre-task planning.
• Responsible for material forecasting for specific tasks.
• Coordinates and implements safety procedures for tasks.
• Coordinates with foreman on upcoming work and durations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred).
• 5+ years’ experience in specific trade (Preferred).
• 5+ years commercial construction experience (Preferred).
• Effective Communication skills, verbal and written.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
• Knowledge of all ironworking hand tools, use and own all required hand tools and pouches.
• Basic understanding of principles of layout and construction math.
• Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal guidance.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally.

Additional Information

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
• May require use of respirator.
• Must be comfortable working at projected heights, narrow workspaces, various depths (trenches).
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Carrying, Swinging, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Balancing.
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.