Structural Steel Welder

Ideal Group • Webster, NY

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and welds all joints to AWS D1.1 structural steel welding code standard. Operates semi-automatic welding equipment to join metal parts using the gas metal arc welding process. Cleans and repairs welds with grinders, plasma gougers, other equipment, and methods common to the welding trade.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of Welding and Fabrication experience; Ideal Group will certify in AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding
• Possess basic knowledge of computer systems and equipment maintenance
• Must be able to communicate effectively with leadership and teammates
• Must have the ability to read/write and understand both verbal and written work instructions in English, work orders and customer specifications
• Basic math and measurement skills required (addition, subtraction, decimal and fraction conversions); able to accurately read a tape measure
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Fabricate components by following requirements; using equipment to clean, prepare, burn, and weld pieces, utilizing power and hand tools as necessary
• Read specifications, blueprints and/or sketches to repair or modify metal parts
• Verify welding results by inspecting welds; Check angles and gap allowances using micrometers and calipers.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation by completing necessary records (job order, router tracking)
• Maintain safe work environment by following procedures, complying with legal and company regulations
• Safely operate electric cranes to transport workpieces (pipe) and metal components
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED