Structural Welder

Responsible for welding in a variety of applications including skid fabrication, pedestal and sub assembly fabrication, welding pedestals, brackets, and braces to skids.

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Weld components according to the company’s welding procedure specifications (WPS)
• Operate angle grinders, plasma cutter, and/or torch to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align structural beams with clamp pieces as necessary
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Support a philosophy of zero accidents by following all applicable safety procedures and maintaining equipment to operate in the safest way possible
• Adhere to company policy, procedures, and rules
• Adhere to safety requirements by wearing appropriate protective gear
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Flexibility to work hours necessary to meet plant requirements
• Need minimal instructions of pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures such as GMAW/MIG hard-wire, metal core and flux core
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Ability to read and use a tape measure in US units (not metric)
• Ability to read and use a level
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced shop environment
• Pass pre-employment and periodic weld tests
• Competency test: Weld ½” plate in the horizontal position using the parameters set forth in MES’ Structural Welding WPS. The weld will be inspected by a 3 rd party CWI. Results will be either pass or fail.

• Ability to stand, sit and/or walk on a hard surface as well as safely bend, stoop, reach, climb steps, and use ladder
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Vision required: 20/40 with or without corrective lenses to accurately read all related distribution documents

• Subject to outdoor and plant environment with adjusting temperatures and climate

• Complete a Safety overview from the EHS & Facilities Manager
• Complete a Quality overview from the Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Manager