Stick Welder

HKA Enterprises; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 74,677,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

HKA Enterprises in Tulsa, OK seeks a skilled Stick Welder to join our team on infrastructure projects. You will interpret blueprints and welding symbols to join, fabricate, repair, and reinforce metal components, including lighting poles and transmission towers. Travel about 90% is required.

Proficiency in SMAW, the ability to read specs, adherence to safety, and accurate record-keeping are essential. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for field assignments across public works.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of SMAW welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, welding symbols, specs and schematics.
• Travel approximately 90% of the time.
• Work at heights and in elevated areas, including from a man basket.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding using the SMAW/Stick process.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specs, welding symbols, diagrams and schematics.
• Set up and operate welding equipment according to project specs.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
• Inspect welds for accuracy and code compliance.
• Identify and correct welding defects and perform weld tests.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Maintain welding machines, cables, leads and grinders.
• Keep accurate records of welding activities and completed work.

Skills

SMAW/Stick welding

Blueprints interpretation

Welding symbols reading

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Electrodes

Job description

We are seeking a Stick Welder to perform welding tasks using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick Welding) process. This role involves interpreting blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and welding symbols to accurately join, fabricate, repair, and reinforce metal components and structures across public infrastructure projects, including lighting poles, transmission towers, and other exposed structures. Approximately 90% travel required.

Pay: $26.00- $40.00 per hour DOE

Responsibilities

• Perform welding using the SMAW/Stick Welding process
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, welding symbols, diagrams, and schematics
• Select and prepare appropriate electrodes, welding equipment, materials, and tools
• Set up and operate stick welding equipment according to project specifications
• Perform welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Weld, fabricate, repair, and reinforce metal components and structures
• Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning, grinding, cutting, and fitting materials
• Inspect completed welds for accuracy and compliance with project specifications
• Identify and correct welding defects (cracks, porosity, undercutting, incomplete fusion, slag inclusions)
• Perform weld tests and inspections as required
• Follow company, OSHA, and project-specific safety procedures
• Wear required PPE, including welding helmets, gloves, safety glasses, and hard hats
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance of welding machines, cables, leads, and grinders
• Maintain accurate records of welding activities and completed work
• Communicate with welders, inspectors, supervisors, and project managers regarding project requirements and progress

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a welder, specifically with SMAW/Stick Welding
• Ability to perform quality welds in multiple positions, including vertical and overhead
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, specifications, and schematics
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 90% of the time
• Ability to work safely at heights and in elevated work areas, including from a man basket
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Preferred

• Welding certification or technical welding training
• AWS certification in SMAW/Stick Welding
• Structural steel and/or heavy steel welding experience

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSALife and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO & 10 paid holidays

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