Traveling Welder

14 hours ago

Grandville, MI, United States Fabcon Full time

Description

Purpose/Summary

To provide general construction labor tasks, in an efficient and safe manner, as part of a welding crew to erect precast concrete panels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Completes general construction labor tasks necessary to weld precast concrete panels

  • Takes work direction from detail or erection crew foreperson

  • May perform work of a miscellaneous nature as directed by foreperson

  • Uses materials/supplies in an efficient manner

  • Handles equipment in a responsible manner

  • Follows established safety procedures and policies

Basic Qualifications

Welding experience

Other Required Qualifications

  • Ability to carry out simple and complex verbal instructions

  • Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct at all times

  • Ability to work from heights, including but not limited to ladders and aerial work platforms

  • Ability to obtain membership to a local union

  • General knowledge of construction practices

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation

  • Ability to travel extensively (50% of the time or more, including overnights) and work overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of construction or manual labor experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Certified Welder (AWS, 3g & 4g)

Physical Requirements

Field: Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, climb on a flatbed semi-trailer.

Work Environments

Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles

Qualifications

Education

Required

  • High School or better in General Studies

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