Welder Foreman

3 weeks ago

Cairo, Illinois, United States Robinson Construction Full time
Job Title: Traveling Welder Foreman

Erects, joins, cuts and repairs beams, girders, columns, and other structural components to form complete structures or frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Reads and interprets project plans, blueprints and other written instructions and diagrams to perform tasks at hand.
  • Performs welds on steel, carbon steel and possibly other alloys based on project needs.
  • Field installs welds, including all positions with various processes including SMAW.
  • Selects proper fillers for jobs based on previous experience or project instructions.
  • Coordinates with field labor crew for efficient installations.
  • Conserves resources whenever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and client satisfaction.
  • De-burs and grinds metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture.
  • Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • May perform a variety of duties including those of other positions.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • 3 years of welding experience on structures using carbon and structural steel preferred.
  • Welding certification from an accredited school is preferred.
  • Industrial machine experience (such as forklift) preferred.
  • Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.
  • TWIC card preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other industrial structures.
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession.
  • Ability to pass a beveled plate test on 3/8" carbon steel with 7018 root fill and cap.
  • Ability to weld in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
  • Ability to understand and follow directions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints.
  • Ability to comprehend and trouble-shoot problems that may arise.
Physical Requirements:
  • Coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.
  • Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
  • See and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
  • Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Climb to very high places.
  • Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.
Working Conditions:
  • May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles.
  • May be exposed to loud noises.
  • Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
  • May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity or cold and wet conditions.
  • May be exposed to hazardous chemicals or waste.
Other Important Information:
  • Travel will be required. Must be willing to travel and work from project sites on a nationwide basis for long periods of time.
  • Overtime will be required.
  • Shiftwork may be required.
  • Holiday and weekend work may be required.
Required Tools:
  • Torpedo Level
  • 2' Level
  • Squares
  • Measuring Device
  • Chipping Hammers
  • Sledge Hammers
  • Spud Wrenches
  • Strikers
  • Angle Grinder
  • Wire Brushes
  • Welding Hoods – Must be hard hat adaptable
  • Center Punches
  • Clamps and Vises
  • Welding Gloves
  • UV Body Protection
  • Stingers

The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of Robinson Construction.

This document does not create an employment contract, either express or implied. All employment is employment-at-will.

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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