Weld Tech (Night shift) - Nucor Towers & Structures

Job Details

Division: Nucor Towers & Structures Inc

Location: Decatur , AL , United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Basic Job Functions:

Seeking an effective trainer, mentor, process-minded, effective communicator to join our team.

The Weld Tech/Instructor responsibilities are included, but not limited to:

- Provide classroom and shop floor training to new and current fitter(s) and welder(s).

- Administer weld qualification test in accordance with AWS D1.1

- Support production on welding related issues.

- Responsible to maintain and update weld certification tracker and ensure all fitters and welders are up to date.

- Perform welding equipment and flux oven calibration using amperage/voltage, wire feed speed and gas flow meter as required.

- Review welding requirements to keep NTS compliant to customer’s specifications.

- Implement and perform monthly plant audit program for all welding processes.

- Responsible to maintain continuity log/reports.

- Help reduce costs through continuous improvement activities that improve safety, quality, and productivity.

- Evaluate processes and procedures to maintain or improve weld parameters and weld efficiency.

- Assist maintenance in troubleshoot welding equipment issues.

Detailed Selection Criteria:

- Organizing, Planning & Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team.

- Communication - Effectively expresses ideas or tasks to an individual or group. Demonstrates effective listening skills through receiving feedback, following instructions and showing a genuine interest in others.

- Initiative - Independently and proactively seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges with minimal oversight.

- Dependability - Being reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations.

- Judgement/Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Minimum Qualifications:

- 2-year degree from an accredited technical college or equivalent experience in welding

- Experience with Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Metal Cored Arc Welding (MCAW) and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) processes

- AWS Certified welding inspector (CWI) and Certified Welding Educator (CWE)

- Must be able to pass 3G Weld Testing

- Competent and knowledgeable on how to set up welding and cutting equipment including auto welder.

- Working knowledge of metal properties, blueprint/shop drawing interpretation, and fabrication practices.

- Ability to effectively assess and provide constructive feedback to students.

- Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Proficient performing AWS D1.1 welder qualification tests and records.

- Previous teaching experience in welding disciplines.

- AWS Certified welding Inspector (CWI) and Certified Welding Educator (CWE)

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace