Field Structural Welder (SMAW/Stick)

Klover Contracting; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Klover Contracting is seeking a Field Structural Welder (SMAW/Stick) to support exterior and interior wall panel installation for commercial buildings in the Quakertown area. The role requires welding in multiple positions and adherence to safety protocols.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED and 1+ year stick welding experience, plus familiarity with PPE and site safety requirements. Field work includes varied environments and heights.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience with stick welding.
• Participation in a secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum is preferred.
• Knowledge of PPE and construction safety devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform welds using stick and MIG processes in all positions.
• Assist foreman with layout and alignment for installation.
• Measure and read dimensions with tape measure and ensure accuracy.
• Set up and safely use company equipment, PPE, and tools.
• Maintain welding certifications through logs and supervisor review.

Skills

Stick welding

Education

HS diploma or GED

Trade curriculum experience

Job description

Field Structural Welder (SMAW/Stick)| 70 Mile Radius from Quakertown, PA

GeneralSummary of Position

The Field Structural Welder (SMAW/Stick) position is expected toproduce welds that support the installation of exterior and interior wallpanels for commercial buildings.

Essential(Core Competencies) Duties

• Perform welds using stick and migprocesses in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Current AWS D1. 1 SMAW 3G and AWSD1. 1 SMAW 4G certifications, AWS D1. 5 SMAW 3G and 4G preferred.
• Maneuver units into position for installation and anchor theunits.
• Fabricate or alter parts using shears, hammers,punches, or drills.
• Assist foreman with properlayout for work to be put in place.
• Accurately measure and readheight, width, length, and other proportions with a tape measure
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers toensure everything is level and secure.
• Work at heights with several elevated platforms.
• Keep work area clean and productive.
• Alwaysexercise the proper use of PPE.
• Set up and safely use company equipment.
• Maintainwelding certification through maintenance logs and supervisor observation.

Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Participation in asecondary or post-secondary trade curriculum.
• 1+ yearexperience with stick welding.
• Field carpentryexperience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and PPE.

Key Competencies:

• Self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through on-goingeducation as a result of the rate of change in the position.
• Conscientious with customers in areas such as meeting customer needs,wants & expectations.
• Ability to successfully adapt (personally and professionally) to changesin the internal and external environment.
• Ability to build a relationship with another person or group througheffective communication skills (listening, speaking & behaving).
• Ability to focus on and meet target goals and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively and productively as a member of across-functional team.
• Proactively defining & resolving problems before they become an issueand identifying & resolving identified problems for optimum results.
• Ability to manage one's internal states, impulses, and resources.

Work Environment

FieldWelders workindoors and outdoors on many types of construction projects,with varying degrees of exposure to the elements. This may include extreme heat(>85 degrees for longer than one hour of exposure), extreme cold (<32degrees for longer than one hour of exposure), excessive humidity and noise.Some hazards may be present such as proximity to moving mechanical parts,electrical current, toxic/caustic chemicals, and slippery/uneven walkingsurfaces.

Physical Requirements

• Due to thephysical nature of the position, employee must have full dexterity of theirhands and arms.
• Employeemust be able to see objects close and far away.
• At times,multiple sounds can be heard as employee is working on job, employee must havethe ability to focus on the sound in particular that is associated with thetask they are completing. Employees withany sort of hearing impairment would not be considered fit for duty to performthis position.
• Due to thesafety sensitive nature of the position, at all times, employee must be fit forduty and not report to work under the influence of a mind altering orperformance altering substance. At notime, should employee be found to be possessing or using a mind or performancealtering substance while performing any Company task.

Company Standards

• The employee will adhere to the Company’ssafety policy and, at all times, will use all required Personal ProtectiveEquipment provided to employee.
• The employee will represent the Company in apositive, professional manner with fellow employees and within the communitiesserved.
• The employee will encourage and maintainteamwork throughout the company and will communicate all pertinent informationin a timely and effective manner.
• The employee will endeavor to maintain ourintegrity by embracing high ethical standards and adhering to company policies.
• Consistently demonstrates Company’s GuidingValues of Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Integrity, Teamwork, and Community.

Acknowledgement

Position duties and expectations change overtime. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive,exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in thisposition may be asked to perform from time to time. The employee may perform other related dutiesas assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company. If there is ever a timethat you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with yourmanager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, askyour manager before performing.

Klover Contracting Inc.expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment of any kind. Klover is committed to providing equal employment opportunities andemploying an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Klover Contracting, Inc. provides equalemployment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, nationalorigin, age, gender identify, veteran or disability status. In addition to federal law requirements,Klover Contracting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local lawsgoverning nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which thecompany has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions ofemployment.