Welder

Position: Welder

Work Location: Harpersville, AL

Role: The Welder is responsible for cutting and joining pipe and other metal at company facilities. The role involves operating appropriate equipment with precision.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cut and join pipe and other metal at company facilities and construction job sites
• Operate appropriate welding equipment with precision
• Use a variety of welding equipment and procedures (MIG, STICK, etc.)
• Understand measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding and cutting equipment or method
• Operate angle grinders to prepare parts to be welded
• Align components using required devices and clamps
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions
• Repair machinery and other components with weld as required
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws
• Adhere to company policies, state, and federal regulations

Position Requirements:

• Competency in the use of a variety of welding equipment and procedures (MIG, STICK, etc.)
• Ability to comprehend blueprints and drawings
• Understanding of measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Knowledge of different types of metal and their properties
• Professional certification is preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Preference given to candidates with good references and a minimum of five years of experience that meets or exceeds performance expectations

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of different types of metal and their properties is required
• Professional certification is preferred

Other Qualifications:

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during the busy season
• Must be able to work late or irregular hours
• Previous knowledge of construction and construction products is helpful
• Must understand and maintain the internal and external customer service responsibilities of the position

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must have a Class B Driver’s License

Physical Requirements:

• Constant sitting, reaching, and grasping
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and climbing
• All aspects of vision are required – acuity, depth perception, and field of vision
• Ability to talk and hear is important for communication between co-workers on safety and operational matters affecting equipment operations

Tools to Be Furnished by Employee:

• Steel-toed work boots
• Long sleeve shirt
• Suitable work pants with no holes
• Welding hood

Items Furnished by the Company:

• Hard hat
• Work gloves
• Safety glasses
• Safety vest
• Hearing protection
• Fall protection
• Any other personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job