Welder

Position Value Proposition

Working for a world-class leader in building structures and bridges, a Schuff Steel Production Welder brings his/her expertise and knowledge in fabrication to build some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the commercial building, bridge, and industrial sectors. Critical to the production process this position welds a large variety of materials by FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, and SAW. The production welder welds in all positions utilize a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade including knowledge of common heat reactions of structural metals and is certifiable. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

Core Responsibilities

• Follows applicable welding procedures ( AWS, AISC)
• Welds on ground level, above ground and below ground, in any required position.
• Chips peens and grinds material to prepare for welding or finish.
• Welds structural, bridge, and industrial materials such as plates, sheets, girders, tanks, etc., occasionally involving uncommon structural metals or machine metals under close tolerances of heat application and workmanship.
• Perform gouging and scarfing as needed.
• Capable of passing welding test in accordance to AWS D1.1.
• Transport material by crane as needed and required.
• Keeps work area organized and clean.
• Perform other routine duties per management direction.
• Must adhere to and follow all safety rules and PPE requirements

Required qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) to perform essential functions of this position:

Core Competencies:

• Action-Oriented enjoys working hard; is action-oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
• Functional / Technical skills has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
• Integrity and Trust is widely trusted; is seen as a direct truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesnt misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Driven for Results can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented steadfastly pushes self and others for results
• Listening / Communicating   practices attentive and active listening, has the  patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees 

Education/Training - Work Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and/or 12 months of stable work experience. Must pass a required weld test.

Specialized Knowledge Certificates & Licenses

• Equipment Knowledge & Skills  a variety of hand tools and welding equipment
• Language Skills:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Cert in AWS D1.1 weld test

Software & Technology

The position will require the frequent use of Kronos for timekeeping