Smith Ironworks is a professional steel fabrication company with a variety of products to fit all project needs. We are looking for motivated full-time regular Field Welders to join our team. You will be responsible for welding on structural iron, steel erection, and completing the tasks in a safe, timely, quality manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Careful initial planning of the job to be carried out, reading and following erection drawings/plans.
* Using cranes to lift and guide individual steel components into position.
* Knowledge on crane signals
* Accurately aligning and leveling each steel component into place before bolting and welding them into fixed positions
* Using mobile elevated work platforms, ladders, lifts as the structure gains height, to access sections off the ground. Forklift/Boom Lift certifications are a plus
* Laying metal decking, and installing safety railing as the structure is built up
* Health and safety is very important, so strict adherence to OSHA guidelines are a must and to be followed at all times.
* Regular use of a variety of both hand-held and motorized tools and machinery is required.
* Standing for extending periods of time is common.
* Lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.
* Lays-out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, protractor, and ruler.
* Tack welds or welds components and assemblies using GTAW or GMAW techniques.
* Inspects components prior to assembly, making sure they comply with manufacturing blueprints
* Cuts workpiece, using powered die grinders, hand grinders and/or hand shears.
* Be able to weld in multiple positions.
* Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
* Equipment Maintenance, perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
* Displays a basic mechanical aptitude. Familiar with equipment function and servicing requirements. Able to perform preventive maintenance as assigned.
Required
* High school diploma/GED required
* MIG, TIG, or Stick welding experience.
* Minimum of 1-year experience in fabrication.
* Must be able to read blueprints/plans
* Knowledge of reading erection drawings/plans
* 2+ years’ experience as a Structural Steel / Misc. Erector
* Welding certification: NR-232 Certified Welder, AWS-D1.1 Certified Welder- 3G/4G
* Driver’s License
Minimum experience:
* Welding: 5 years
* Ironworker/Erector: 5 years (Preferred)
* Blueprint/Plan Reading: 2 years
* Structural Welding: 5 years (Preferred)
Compensation Notice:
Please note that this position involves both shop and field welding assignments.
* Shop Work: Hours worked in the shop will be paid between the hourly rate listed.
* Field Work: Hours worked in the field will be paid at an additional $3.00 per hour.
For example, if your shop rate is $25.00 per hour, the field rate would be $28.00 per hour for the hours worked in the field.