Millwright Welder

Get the benefits of being in a union!!

• Full benefits covered
• Retirement for life
• Time and half is paid for anything over 8 hours per day
• Saturdays are time and a half pay
• Sundays and holidays are double pay
• Schooling of your trade is also covered and free

Must be willing to work overtime plus Saturdays as needed.

Essential Job Duties:

We are looking for a skilled Welder to cut, fit, weld and install structural steel, conveyor and track systems. You will operate appropriate equipment to fit and weld everything from small repair work to full conveyor assemblies. Your job is important as it provides the foundation for strong infrastructure. A welder must be competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions. The ideal candidate will have a steady hand and great attention to detail. Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential.

Responsibilities

• MIG/ARC welding large frames anywhere from 500lbs to 1.5 tons
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications [website] cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Operate machinery including forklifts, overhead cranes, driven cranes, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Other duties as needed including painting, housekeeping, repair and maintenance of shop building

Skills

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Deftness and attention to detail
• Proficient in English
• Professional Certification [website] an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus

Experience:

• MIG welding: 1 year (Preferred)
• Welding: 1 year (Required)
• OSHA 10 (Preferred)
• Fabrication: 1 year (Preferred