Jesse Co. (fka Jesse Engineering)

Overview

The Welder position involves welding steel parts for structural, plate, and miscellaneous steel assemblies according to shop drawings and quality requirements. The role requires working under supervision and operating various equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Weld together structural, plate or miscellaneous steel fabrication according to the weld symbols and procedures.
• Preheat and/or cut work pieces using a hand torch when required.
• Clean welds of excess weld, splatter or slag using chipping hammers, wire brushes or grinders.
• Operate forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes to move materials.
• Consistently and reliably work scheduled hours at assigned locations.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as a welder for a steel fabricator or manufacturer, or a one-year degree or certificate in welding technology from a qualified trade school or college.
• Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and managers.
• Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work.
• Ability to maintain American Welding Society certification on 1-inch plate in flat position using gas metal arc welding and flux cored arc welding processes.
• Ability to pass the fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process.
• Ability to pass an administered basic welding test covering shop drawing interpretation, weld symbols, and welding processes.
• Ability to possess pride in own workmanship and work safely.
• Ability to make adjustments to welder to ensure proper feed rate and temperature.
• Ability to multitask.

Additional Information

• Employee is expected to work 40 hours a week, with potential overtime and weekend hours based on welding needs.
• Safety glasses are required in the shop area.