The welder will perform submerged arc and 3G flux core steel plate welding and heavy fabrication in a job shop environment for moveable bridges, hydropower, locks and dams and other industries.
Essential Functions / Duties
- Follows applicable welding procedures (AWS, AISC)
- Welds on the ground level, above ground and below ground, in any required position.
- Chips peens and grinds material to prepare for welding or finish.
- Welds structural materials such as plates, sheets, girders, tanks, etc., occasionally involving uncommon structural metals or machine metals under close tolerances of heat application and workmanship.
- Straightens materials by heat or flame.
- Perform gouging and scarfing as needed.
- Must take and pass welding test in accordance to AWS D1.5.
- Receives instructions, prints, sketches and work orders.
- Reads and interprets blueprints and plans the fitting operation.
- Directs and assists in handling and spreading of material, assembling material into required relationships according to detail drawings; handling and placing detail material in assembly, placing bolts, drift pins and other fastening deceives in proper locations.
- Lays out work lines or fits up jigs for positioning material when required; checks, squares, and scribes all detail connections.
- Responsible for work conforming to drawings and notes thereon.
- Cleans up material by grinding or chipping.
- Burns and tack welds for assembly purposes. Burns, copes, bevels and straightens material. Does minor layout.
- Spot paints for identification marks.
- Moves material to and from the work area. Moves welding equipment to material when necessary. Positions component parts on a table held by a fixture or jib, tacking when required.
- Keeps work area clean and orderly.
- Knows safety rules that apply to the safety of others and to personal safety. Reports the malfunction of equipment to proper authority. Performs other work as instructed by supervision.
Role / Department / Location Specific Requirements
The role is for 2nd shift. 4:30p-2a (FULLTIME OR CONTRACT WORK)
Reports to the Plant Manager
Position is based at Plant 2 1420 50TH ST N Birmingham, Alabama ONSITE
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 5 years of experience in structural steel or fabrication welding.
- Must be capable of welding to AWS D1.5 quality and specifications.
- Must be capable of passing fracture critical inspections.
- Must possess good communication and customer service skills.
- Must be able to read and understand shop fabrication drawings and be able to layout, fit-up and form material according to the prints.
- Must have a good understanding of welding symbols.
- Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
- Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Requirements
- Prior bridge work experience.
- Experience in overhead crane operation.
