Welder
$43,472–$79,830 year
On-siteMesa, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Repair and rebuild structurally failed or worn parts requiring welding process reconstruction, fabricating metal parts and operating welding equipment while interpreting sketches and diagrams. Accept out-of-town assignments requiring overnight stays and travel to remote locations as needed. Prepare service reports, plan and control repair job costs, and provide on-the-job training to technicians and helpers. Maintain company equipment, own personal tools, and adhere to all safety policies and company procedures. Work in adverse weather and shop conditions, including extreme cold, heat, and wet environments, while lifting up to 50 pounds. Operate a forklift if certified and wear required respirators. Work overtime as assigned and maintain current MSHA card where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Current driver's license
- Minimum of 6 months related experience
- Current AWS D1.1 and D14.3 certification
- Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English
- Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to operate a forklift with appropriate certification(s)
- Will be required to wear respirator and be cleared for respirator use by an approved medical provider
- Must be able to sit
- Must be able to use hands
- Must be able to talk or hear
- Must be able to stand
- Must be able to walk
- Must be able to reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to climb or balance
- Must be able to stoop and kneel
- Must have close vision
- Must have distance vision
- Must have peripheral vision
- Must be able to work in wet and/or humid conditions
- Must be able to work in extreme cold
- Must be able to work in extreme heat
- Must be able to work in moving mechanical parts
- Must be able to work in high, precarious places
- Must be able to work in outside weather conditions
- Must be able to work in loud noise levels
- Must be able to accept all out-of-town assignments requiring overnight stays
- Must be able to work overtime as needed
- Must be able to travel to remote locations as needed
- Must be able to work safely at all times
- Must adhere to all applicable safety policies
- Must comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards
- Must own and maintain required personal tools
- Must learn and use Empire, Caterpillar and allied product procedures and systems
- Must maintain current MSHA card if work area requires
- Must be able to provide on-the-job training to technicians and helpers as assigned
- Must be able to communicate with proper individuals to clarify instructions or discuss scope or progress of job
- Must be able to perform complex and innovative welding procedures
- Must adhere to company policy regarding appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming
- Must be able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively
- Must be able to read and correctly interpret diagrams & blueprints
- Must have basic knowledge of heat stresses in metal
- Must know proper use of cleaners and solvents
- Must be able to comprehend and interpret sketches and diagrams
- Must be able to operate welding equipment
- Must be able to prepare service reports
- Must be able to plan and control cost of repair jobs
- Must be able to fabricate and/or repair metal parts
- Must be able to work in adverse weather
- Must be able to work in other adverse shop and field situations
- Must be able to communicate orally and in writing information, instructions, and explanations to associates, clients, and management regarding conditions, problems, and recommendations
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