Field Structural Welder – SMAW/Stick (Commercial)

KLOVER; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Klover Contracting, Inc. is seeking a Field Structural Welder (SMAW/Stick) to join our crew for projects around Quakertown, PA.

The role involves welding exterior and interior wall panels for commercial buildings, in various positions, and coordinating with the foreman on layout and unit placement. Applicants should have at least 1 year of stick welding experience, HS diploma or GED, and exposure to construction safety PPE.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Weld in SMAW/Stick

Tape measure reading

Safety PPE

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade curriculum

Tools

Shears

Hammers

Punches

Drills

Job description

Klover Contracting, Inc. is seeking a Field Structural Welder (SMAW/Stick) to join our crew for projects around Quakertown, PA.

The role involves welding exterior and interior wall panels for commercial buildings, in various positions, and coordinating with the foreman on layout and unit placement. Applicants should have at least 1 year of stick welding experience, HS diploma or GED, and exposure to construction safety PPE.