Welder

The welder will perform submerged arc and 3G flux core steel plate welding and heavy fabrication in a job shop environment for moveable bridges, hydropower, locks and dams and other industries.

Essential Functions / Duties

• Follows applicable welding procedures (AWS, AISC)
• Welds on the ground level, above ground and below ground, in any required position.
• Chips peens and grinds material to prepare for welding or finish.
• Welds structural materials such as plates, sheets, girders, tanks, etc., occasionally involving uncommon structural metals or machine metals under close tolerances of heat application and workmanship.
• Straightens materials by heat or flame.
• Perform gouging and scarfing as needed.
• Must take and pass welding test in accordance to AWS D1.5.
• Receives instructions, prints, sketches and work orders.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and plans the fitting operation.
• Directs and assists in handling and spreading of material, assembling material into required relationships according to detail drawings; handling and placing detail material in assembly, placing bolts, drift pins and other fastening deceives in proper locations.
• Lays out work lines or fits up jigs for positioning material when required; checks, squares, and scribes all detail connections.
• Responsible for work conforming to drawings and notes thereon.
• Cleans up material by grinding or chipping.
• Burns and tack welds for assembly purposes. Burns, copes, bevels and straightens material. Does minor layout.
• Spot paints for identification marks.
• Moves material to and from the work area. Moves welding equipment to material when necessary. Positions component parts on a table held by a fixture or jib, tacking when required.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Knows safety rules that apply to the safety of others and to personal safety. Reports the malfunction of equipment to proper authority. Performs other work as instructed by supervision.

Role / Department / Location Specific Requirements

The role is for 1st

Reports to the Plant Manager

Position is based at Plant 2 in Bainbridge, GA

Minimum Requirements 1 YEAR CONTRACT- NO TRAVEL INVOLVED 40 HOURS ONSITE PER WEEK -1099 CONTRACT ONSITE . Plant is located not far from Tallahassee Florida

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5 years of experience in structural steel or fabrication welding.
• Must be capable of welding to AWS D1.5 quality and specifications.
• Must be capable of passing fracture critical inspections.
• Must possess good communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to read and understand shop fabrication drawings and be able to layout, fit-up and form material according to the prints.
• Must have a good understanding of welding symbols.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior bridge work experience.
• Experience in overhead crane operation.