Structural Welder

Position Overview:

Responsible for welding in a variety of applications including skid fabrication, pedestal and sub assembly fabrication, welding pedestals, brackets, and braces to skids.

Responsibilities/Job Duties:

- Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures

- Weld components according to the companys welding procedure specifications (WPS)

- Operate angle grinders, plasma cutter, and/or torch to prepare the parts that must be welded

- Align structural beams with clamp pieces as necessary

- Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)

- Support a philosophy of zero accidents by following all applicable safety procedures and maintaining equipment to operate in the safest way possible

- Adhere to company policy, procedures, and rules

- Adhere to safety requirements by wearing appropriate protective gear

- Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude

- Flexibility to work hours necessary to meet plant requirements

- Need minimal instructions of pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job

- Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

- Proven experience as welder

- Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures such as GMAW/MIG hard-wire, metal core and flux core

- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings

- Ability to read and use a tape measure in US units (not metric)

- Ability to read and use a level

- Ability to use hand tools and power tools

- Attention to detail

- Ability to work in a fast-paced shop environment

- Pass pre-employment and periodic weld tests

- Competency test: Weld ½” plate in the horizontal position using the parameters set forth in MES’ Structural Welding WPS. The weld will be inspected by a 3 rd party CWI. Results will be either pass or fail.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to stand, sit and/or walk on a hard surface as well as safely bend, stoop, reach, climb steps, and use ladder

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

- Vision required: 20/40 with or without corrective lenses to accurately read all related distribution documents

Working Conditions:

- Subject to outdoor and plant environment with adjusting temperatures and climate

Upon Employment:

- Complete a Safety overview from the EHS & Facilities Manager

- Complete a Quality overview from the Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Manager