Welder
This is a full-time permanent position with benefits, PTO, overtime and 401k available.
Welder
Responsibilities
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Weld together metal components of products, as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work order, welding producers, or oral instructions, using electric arc-welding equipment
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Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or think scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter
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Weld completion in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions
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Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment o fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding
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Manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal
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Clean or degrease weld joints or work pieces, using a wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes
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Set up and operate welding equipment and select proper electrodes according to metals to be joined or as instructed
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Perform grinding and joint preparation for NDT processes
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Burning, washing, and edge prepping using hand and automated equipment
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Flux-cored inner shield and dual shield welding along with oxy-acetylene torching, air-arc, weld-wire gas, stick and pipe flange
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Construct or repair metal products by joining parts either manually (using a variety of welding methods including electric arc, MIG and TIG welding or oxy-acetylene welding) or by machine
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Read and understand the Chemist and Competent Persons reports and determine if job sites, particularly those involving combustible material, are safe for personnel and hot work
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Performs grinding and joint preparation for NDT processes
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Mark or tag material with the proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required
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Will be required to wear personal protective equipment hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator
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Other duties as assigned
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Understand and act upon instructions
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Work independently to complete responsibilities
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Must have regular, reliable transportation
Qualifications
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Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding)
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Knowledge of welding techniques (oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, and TIG), tools and equipment
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Technical training preferred
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Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the trade
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Must be able to work effectively with others
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Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates
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Enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces
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Must be a steady, reliable worker
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Must be able to compare and follow simple instructions
Compensation & Benefits
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Position compensation is based on experience.
Our benefits include:
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Annual performance evaluations
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All resumes are reviewed immediately for consideration.
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You must have current authorization to work in the United States, no sponsorships available.
D.T. Read Steel Co., Inc. is drug-free workplace and a nicotine-free employer.
No phone calls or recruiters please.
D.T. Read Steel Co., Inc. is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.