Field Welder - DSS (Gillette, Wyoming)

Wyoming Machinery Company; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Machinery Company is seeking a skilled welder in Gillette, WY. The role involves planning and facilitating welding jobs, auditing equipment, and requiring a strong knowledge of welding techniques.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant work experience. Proficiency in MIG, TIG welding, and customer service skills are essential. The position demands extensive travel and a commitment to maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work experience in the trade is required.
• Proficient in various welding methods including MIG and TIG.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate assigned jobs including print reading.
• Audit equipment for repairs and troubleshoot needed jobs.
• Communicate project plans effectively to other employees.

Skills

Print reading and interpretation

Knowledge of gearing and hydraulics

Customer service skills

Welding techniques (MIG, TIG)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and automatic torches

Welding equipment

Job description

DSS - North

6500 Swanson Rd

Gillette, WY 82718, USA

• Planning, organizing and facilitating jobs as assigned to the welder including print reading and interpretation.
• Audit equipment for potential repairs.
• Trouble shoot jobs and equipment needed to complete jobs.
• Create and facilitate projects to completion including any related paperwork or service reports.
• Communicate plans and projects effectively to other employees, training them if necessary.
• Safely use rigging and lifting equipment.
• Maintain the highest standards concerning quality of workmanship and safe work performance.
• Maintain clean work practices and understand the effects of dirt and debris.
• Understand and adhere to our safety culture.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work with others and prove dependability.
• Take direction and instruction well.
• Demonstrate good internal and external customer service skills, communication and a positive attitude.
• Extensive travel will be required.

Additional Functions

• Assist in special projects, as needed.
• Answer telephone calls, complete service reports and maintain records as required.
• Actively participate in safety meetings.
• Provide daily progress updates to supervisor.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work experience in the trade as outlined above.
• Knowledgeable in various areas, including gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, and hydraulics.
• Must be proficient in layout, fit‑up and fabrication.
• Understand and utilize tools for set up and layout work.
• Be proficient with hand and automatic torches, gougers, MIG, TIG and automatic welding and rotators.
• Proficient in bore build‑up, structural repair, and crack repair.
• Demonstrates ability to run sub‑arc when required.

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