Premier PV Welder AWG

Job Title

Primoris Services Corporation was established in 2004 as an umbrella entity for a group of exceptional companies that share a strong common culture and values.

General Requirements

• Practice safety rules.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safe use of hand & power tools.
• Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
• Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
• Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
• Must work well as part of a team.

Functional Requirements

• Select torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux, or electrode according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of metal
• Connect regulator valves and hoses to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders and to welding torch
• Turn regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch and adjusts gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame, based on knowledge of gas-welding techniques
• Hold torch at proper angle to metal and guide along weld joint, applying filler rod to molten area to form weld
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications
• May preheat work piece with torch
• May layout, position and tack weld work pieces
• May weld along vertical or overhead weld lines
• May scarf or groove weld prior to applying filled metal, using gas-welding equipment
• May chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter
• May clean or degrease parts, using a wire brush or portable grinder
• May cut metal plates or structural shapes using gas torch
• May be required to pass start tests to meet certification standard of government agencies or professional associations
• Plan layout, assembly and welding.
• Lay out, position, align and fit components together.
• Bolt, clamp and tack weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and weld parts.
• Assemble parts by bolting and riveting.
• Weld pipe, sheet metal, structural steel, brackets or other materials.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
• Use cutting torch to cut materials and demo existing assemblies.

Qualification Standards

• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in Welding.
• Written pre-employment qualification test.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• New Hire Orientation Quiz
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Must comply with company's drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
• Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

Work Environment

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
• Uneven ground level
• Obstructed pathways
• Work performed at low and/or high elevations.
• Work performed in confined areas.
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
• Predominately outdoor climate
• May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather.
• Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
• Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
• Potential exposure to chemical substances

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution

EEO Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other c