Welder

WELDER

JOB SUMMARY:
Welders will provide standard maintenance as well as other responsibilities including welding as directed by Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:

• Including but not limited to the list below.
• Interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches of proposed structures in terms of the relevant specifications.
• Ability to understand and perform tasks by verbal direction.
• Inspect work sites to determine presence of obstructions and/or hazards.
• Lay-out, and assemble pipes accurately and according to production standards, quality requirements, safety requirements, code, design, and specifications.
• Position the weld set up, fit the piping and perform welds.
• Operating hand and power equipment including, grinders, saws, hammers, pliers, etc.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings & weld symbols
• Ensure clean weld joints and defect free work
• Be familiar with standard welding concepts, practices and procedures
• Perform all work in accordance with established quality standards and safety procedures.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and performing minor mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs.
• Follow safety rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and site-specific safety plans when performing all activities.
• Actively aware of surroundings near the equipment to maintain safe operation and distances from potential hazards such as underground utility lines, overhead utility lines, other equipment, and other workers.
• Maintain the flow of work under minimal supervision.
• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Assist Construction Laborers with labor duties.
• Other light duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Any vocational training is strongly desired.
• Those with an education and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status (Precision Exams, NOCTE, etc.).
• Strong knowledge regarding the operation, safety, and maintenance of equipment being used.
• Ability to safely operate equipment around utilities, field personnel, structures, property, etc.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety, and quality standards, and effectively utilizing all tools and equipment relevant to the work.
• Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Successfully pass and maintain an API 1104 Weld Certification per facility owner specification.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefit package including:
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success
• Competitive wages
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance
• 401 K and Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing)
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)