Elevated Structural Welder at phoenixtank.com – Avon, Indiana

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Job Features:

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Job Purpose:

The Erection Welder 1 is responsible for performing all assigned tasks under the direct supervision of the Assigned Foreman while welding, metal fabricating, grinding, and finishing metals in accordance with company policies, procedures, and industry best practices.

Description of Essential Duties:

• Work under the direct supervision of the Assigned Foreman and with team members erecting elevated water storage tanks using basic construction knowledge and techniques in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Experience with common welding tools and procedures using a variety of different techniques in various positions; ability to setup and adjust welding machines to proper settings for welding process.
• Achieve good speed of execution while maintaining x-ray quality workmanship and adjusting the welding equipment depending on the type of weld being performed.
• Ability to complete welding and grinding activities at ground level to an excess of 300 feet above ground.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and machinery; inspect material to be welded or worked on.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and tools, grind, and gouge metal for extended periods of time.
• Maintain an organized work area free from any unnecessary hazards associated with the work being performed.
• Perform general housekeeping and all assigned duties as directed by supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualification Requirements:

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. These may be varied based on specific requirements of a location or project)

• High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent.
• Competent in shielded metal arc welding process (6010 or 7018).
• Ability to pass weld test(s) in horizontal and vertical positions per ASME Section IX.
• Willingness to learn use of gouge rod, cutting torch, grinder, wire brush, etc.
• Basic oral communication skills are required with the ability to do basic math and read a tape measure.
• Basic understanding of weld symbols on blueprints.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear, and/or use hands and fingers to handle or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, and/or walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move and/or pull up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance) of equipment, material and/or tools which may include lifting 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance) above shoulders. Must also be capable of climbing onto trailers or trucks to secure and move equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

The employee works in high precarious places, is potentially exposed to fumes, airborne particles, dust, non-weather heat, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is also regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate but may be loud at certain times. Extensive work-related travel. The employee must be available during traditional and non-traditional hours (40 plus per week) to complete assigned tasks according to contract or job requirements.

Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC is also an E-Verify participant.

The above statements reflect the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.