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Overview

This position is for a Welder specializing in steel, located in Jacksonville, FL. The role is open to military-affiliated job seekers and involves welding and fabricating structural forms and components according to industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements.
• Maintain required welding certifications and perform welding in accordance with AWS and company quality requirements.
• Assist Fitter with assembly of fabricated members as needed.
• Use cutting torches and heating equipment to achieve required preheat temperatures as needed.
• Operate magnetic drills, grinders, and other fabrication tools required to support welding activities.
• Operate overhead cranes and material handling equipment to position materials and assemblies for welding when properly trained and authorized.
• Use carbon arc gouging equipment to prepare and back gouge welds as required by approved welding procedures.
• Interpret weld symbols, welding procedures, and fabrication requirements.
• Perform welding in accordance with approved welding procedures, quality requirements, and project specifications.
• Clean and prepare weld joints before, during, and after welding activities.
• Inspect completed welds for compliance with applicable quality standards and project requirements.
• Verify weld quality, fit-up conditions, and dimensional requirements prior to welding.
• Maintain welding equipment, cables, tools, and work areas in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School/GED required.
• 1-2 years of experience in welding.
• Appropriate welding certifications required for the type of welding being performed.
• Experience welding structural steel in accordance with AWS and AISC requirements preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage welding tasks, materials, and work priorities.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Ability to safely perform all tasks in accordance with OSHA, AWS, AISC, and Haskell requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret weld symbols, welding procedures, and fabrication documents.
• Ability to identify weld defects and perform corrective actions when required.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and attendance.

Additional Information

• This role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.
• Team members may be required to visit alternate locations.
• Position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds.