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Traveling Structural Welder

Job in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, 50501, USA
Listing for: Robinson-Construction
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28000 - 39000 USD Yearly USD 28000.00 39000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Reads and interprets project plans, blueprints and other written instructions and diagrams to perform task at hand.
  • Performs Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) based on project needs.
  • Field install welds, including duct work, light fixtures, vents, fans, metal sheeting and other parts.
  • Selects proper fillers for jobs based on previous experience or project instructions.
  • Coordinates with field labor crew for efficient installations.
  • Conserves resources whenever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and client satisfaction.
  • De-burs and grinds metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture.
  • Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • May train or supervise others in job duties.
  • May perform a variety of duties including those of other positions.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Threeor more years of Journeyman Welding experience required; ability to Shielded Metal Arc Weld (STICK/ARC) and/or Flux Cored Arc Welding (FLUX) preferred.
  • Industrial machine licenses (such as a forklift license) preferred.
  • Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.
  • TWIC card preferred.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other industrial structures.
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and construction industrial equipment.
  • Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession.
  • Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
  • Ability to understand and follow directions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints.
  • Ability to comprehend and trouble‑shoot mechanical systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision.
  • Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
  • See and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
  • Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles.
  • May be exposed to loud noises.
  • Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
  • May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity or cold and wet conditions.
  • May be exposed to hazardous chemicals or waste.
OTHER:
  • Travel may be required.
  • Overtime will be required.
  • Shiftwork may be required.
  • Holiday and weekend work may be required.
REQUIRED TOOLS:

Must possess and bring hand tools to each job site such as:

Hammers,Chipping Tools, Grinders, Welding Hood, Welding Gloves, Stingers, Clamps, Pliers and Brushes.

Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all…

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