Fabcon Career

Overview

The Traveling Welder is responsible for providing general construction labor tasks as part of a welding crew to erect precast concrete panels, ensuring efficiency and safety in their work.

Responsibilities

• Completes general construction labor tasks necessary to weld precast concrete panels.
• Takes work direction from detail or erection crew foreperson.
• May perform work of a miscellaneous nature as directed by foreperson.
• Uses materials/supplies in an efficient manner.
• Handles equipment in a responsible manner.
• Follows established safety procedures and policies.

Requirements

• Welding experience.
• Ability to carry out simple and complex verbal instructions.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct at all times.
• Ability to work from heights, including but not limited to ladders and aerial work platforms.
• Ability to obtain membership to a local union.
• General knowledge of construction practices.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
• Ability to travel extensively (50% of the time or more, including overnights) and work overtime as needed.
• 2+ years of construction or manual labor experience (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Certified Welder (AWS, 3g & 4g) (preferred).

Additional Information

• Field work in all types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast).
• Exposure to dirt/dust and noise from heavy machinery/vehicles.