Welder

Job Overview

EIG Electrical Systems, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a motivated Welder to join our vibrant team in Surprise, AZ. The position involves learning and applying proper tool and equipment usage, drilling holes, locating reference points, assembling metal work, welding brackets, creating bolted and welded connections, erecting structural steel framing, and coordinating with other trades.

• Learn and apply proper tool and equipment usage in completing metal work.
• Drill holes in metal, concrete, and masonry structure.
• Locate and mark reference points.
• Dig postholes and erect ornamental fencing.
• Assemble metal work, including structural ironwork and opening framing.
• Weld brackets to lintels, sills, columns or other structural framework.
• Create bolted and welded connections while erecting structural steel framing members.
• Bolt, clip, and weld ironwork.
• Bolt newel posts, balusters, and other stairway parts/rails to supports; embed in sockets.
• Install metal work, structural ironwork, joist, deck, and opening framing, including metal windows and door frames.
• Stage and sequence steel pieces according to erection plans for hoisting and framing.
• Measure and mark layout for installation; set and check elevations.
• Connect ironwork to brackets, anchors, and existing structures; verify installs are level and plumb.
• Install cover plates and molding with metal screws.
• Follow directions and adhere to company procedures.
• Submit daily time entry; comprehend and apply instructions, ask questions as needed, and remain flexible to changes.
• Manage work and self by noting tasks to be completed each day, completing them safely, and communicating with trade partners.
• Escalate issues or concerns as needed.

• Experience using templates, squares, transit, laser, level, plumb bob, posthole digger.
• Experience operating a welder, torch, power tools, and hand tools.
• Experience operating off‑road forklift, aerial boom, and scissor lift.
• 5 to 10 years of construction welding/fabrication experience.
• Willingness to work outside in various weather elements on large commercial construction projects.

• High School Diploma.
• Welding/Journeyman certifications and/or training.
• Previous experience assembling metalwork.
• Experience reading fabrication and erection drawings.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training completion.
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on these characteristics.