Welder

Welder

Job Description

General Summary

The Field Welder is responsible for the set-up and operation of welding equipment to fabricate and assemble metal structures and produce metal products according to client and engineering specifications.

Essential Job Functions

Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to Company/Customer safety standards and practices and to legal regulations, alerting others regarding potential hazards or concern

Performs all duties as assigned and adheres to TEAM’s Core Values

Operates or tends welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products and assemblies according to client and engineering specifications

Reads, interprets and understands production schedule and specifications to plan tasks related to work orders and determine the appropriate welding equipment or method

Establishes components for welding according to specifications

Performs testing and inspection of welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws

Maintains welding equipment to meet safety standards

Completes documentation of welding activities

High school diploma or equivalent required

Associate’s Degree, training in Vocational school, or relevant industry experience preferred

One (1) year of experience in manual welding and knowledge of welding procedure requirements

Ability to pass a standard Welder Performance Qualification Test in accordance with ASME Section IX

Ability to operate GTAW, SMAW and GMAW welding equipment

Ability to read engineering specifications

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Possession of current TWIC card or ability to obtain a TWIC card

Travel Requirements > 50%

Work Conditions

Position is based out of a branch or site location.

Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere

Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel

Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels

Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection

May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes

May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds

Must be able to walk and climb except when performing non-field duties

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively

Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties

Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations

Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver within a refinery or plant environment to include the ability to gain access to elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells

TEAM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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