Field Structural Welder; SMAW​/Stick

Field Structural Welder (SMAW/Stick)

The Field Structural Welder (SMAW/Stick) position is expected to produce welds that support the installation of exterior and interior wall panels for commercial buildings.

• Perform welds using stick and mig processes in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Current AWS D1. 1 SMAW 3G and AWS D1. 1 SMAW 4G certifications, AWS D1. 5 SMAW 3G and 4G preferred.
• Maneuver units into position for installation and anchor the units.
• Fabricate or alter parts using shears, hammers, punches, or drills.
• Assist foreman with proper layout for work to be put in place.
• Accurately measure and read height, width, length, and other proportions with a tape measure
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to ensure everything is level and secure.
• Work at heights with several elevated platforms.
• Keep work area clean and productive.
• Always exercise the proper use of PPE.
• Set up and safely use company equipment.
• Maintain welding certification through maintenance logs and supervisor observation.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum.
• 1+ year experience with stick welding.
• Field carpentry experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and PPE.

• Self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through on-going education as a result of the rate of change in the position.
• Conscientious with customers in areas such as meeting customer needs, wants & expectations.
• Ability to successfully adapt (personally and professionally) to changes in the internal and external environment.
• Ability to build a relationship with another person or group through effective communication skills (listening, speaking & behaving).
• Ability to focus on and meet target goals and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively and productively as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Proactively defining & resolving problems before they become an issue and identifying & resolving identified problems for optimum results.
• Ability to manage one's internal states, impulses, and resources.

Field Welders work indoors and outdoors on many types of construction projects, with varying degrees of exposure to the elements. This may include extreme heat (>85 degrees for longer than one hour of exposure), extreme cold (