Structural Welder - Denver, CO #Hiring #Jobs

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Job description

Now offering a $1,000 Hiring Bonus!

Primary Purpose of this Position:

Weld steel parts for structural, plate, and misc. steel assemblies per shop drawings and DWS quality requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
• Weld together structural, plate or miscellaneous steel fabrication according to the weld symbols, weld procedures, dimensions shown on the shop drawings, and AISC code requirements.
• Preheat and/or cut work pieces using a hand torch when required. Clean welds of excess weld, splatter or slag using chipping hammers, wire brushes or grinders.
• Fabricate sub-pieces of the overall assembly as trained and instructed.
• Identify shop drawing errors and discrepancies before or during early stages of fabrication.
• Operate forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes in order to move materials.
• Any other duties assigned by management.
• Attend all meetings as required by management.
• Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours at assigned locations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
• Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and managers.
• Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion.
• Skill in using tape measure or 1" rule.
• Ability to maintain American Welding Society certification on 1-inch plate in flat position using the gas metal arc welding and flux cored arc welding processes.
• Ability to pass the fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process.
• Ability to pass a Drake Williams Steel administered basic welding test that covers shop drawing interpretation, weld symbols, welding processes, weld process symbol interpretation and application and a visual acuity test.
• Ability to pass a Drake-Williams Steel administered fitting test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc.
• Ability to interpret, understand, and utilize cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings.
• Ability to operate a cutting torch to meet American Welding Society specifications.
• Ability to possess pride in own workmanship, demonstrate attention to detail, and work safely.
• Ability to operate forklifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes in a safe and proper manner. Use and understand industry and Drake- Williams Steel adopted hand signals used for crane operations.
• Ability to make adjustments to welder to insure proper feed rate and temperature.
• Ability to multitask.

Experience and Education Required:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Preferred- six months of experience working as a welder for a steel fabricator or manufacturer, or a one-year degree or certificate in welding technology from a qualified trade school or college.

All production positions have a starting range of $17-$23/hr.

Please visit our Employee Benefits page for more information!

Structural Welder Omaha, NE #Hiring #Jobs