Structural Fabrication Welder III (AWS Certified MIG | 5 AM to 3:30 PM DAY SHIFT)

Klover Prefab; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Medical Gap Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Basic Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Klover Prefab is seeking a Structural Fabrication Welder III to independently produce welds for exterior and interior wall panels in a commercial building prefabrication setting. The role includes mentoring Welder I and II and ensuring weld quality aligns with drawings and specs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of MIG welding experience in manufacturing, with AWS D1.1 certifications and a commitment to safety and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with weld-related training.
• 10+ years MIG welding experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Current AWS D1.1 GMAW/SMAW certifications with recertification ability.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop drawings to guide fabrication.
• Gather materials and select welding method per specs.
• Measure and cut materials; perform panel layout as per drawings.
• Pre-assemble panel components for welding and secure welds.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic equipment in various positions.
• Mentor Welder I and II as assigned; participate in safety training.
• Maintain welding logs and certifications up to date.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring teammates

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school/vocational education in welding

AWSD1.1 GMAW and/or SMAW certifications

Tools

MIG welding

Welding equipment operation

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday 5 AM to 3:30 PM. Voluntary overtime on Friday and Saturday.

The Structural Fabrication WelderIII position is expected to independently produce welds that support theprefabrication of exterior and interior wall panels for commercial buildingsand provide mentorship for Welder I and Welder II.

Essential(Core Competencies) Duties

• Read andinterpret shop drawings.
• Gather andcollect materials.
• Determine theappropriate welding equipment or method based on specifications and shopdrawings.
• Accuratelymeasure and cut miscellaneous materials.
• Perform panellayout in accordance with drawings.
• Pre-assemblepanel components in preparation for weld.
• Perform weldsto ensure panel stays secured.
• Weldcomponents using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in variouspositions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Mentor andcoach Welder I and Welder II’s as assigned by management.
• Attendsand/or completes welder and safety training (through KLOVER Learning ManagementSystem) as required by management.
• Maintainswelding maintenance logs for welder certifications to remain current.

MarginalFunctions

• Performsheathing of welded panels.
• Other dutiesas assigned.

Qualifications/ Preferred Education and Experience

• High schooldiploma or GED.
• 10+ years MIGwelding experience (or a combination of pre or post-secondary education inwelding and work experience).
• Experience ina manufacturing environment.
• Tradeschool/vocational education in construction/carpentry and/or general carpentryexperience.
• Current AWSD1.1 GMAW and/or SMAW certifications and ability to re-certify.

KeyCompetencies

• The abilityto achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concernfor all areas involved.
• The need tobe self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through on-goingeducation as a result of the rate of change in the position.
• The abilityto successfully adapt (personally & professionally) to changes in theinternal and external environment.
• The abilityto focus on and meet target goals and objectives.
• The abilityto evaluate, select and act on various methods and strategies for solvingproblems and meeting objectives before being asked or required to do so.
• The abilityto balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
• The abilityto willingly cooperate and work collaboratively toward solutions that generallybenefit all involved parties and accomplish group objectives.

WorkEnvironment

The workenvironment will consist mainly of heavy work in a manufacturing environment.There may be some exposure to seasonal humidity and extreme heat over 85degrees, excessive noise, and some vibration associated with the use of toolsand equipment. Some hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts,electrical current, caustic chemical, and slippery and uneven walking surfacesexist.

PhysicalRequirements

• Due to thephysical nature of the position, employee must have full dexterity of theirhands and arms.
• Employee mustbe 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.

CompanyStandards

• The employeewill adhere to the Company’s safety policy and, at all times, will use allrequired Personal Protective Equipment provided to employee.
• The employeewill represent the Company in a positive, professional manner with fellowemployees and within the communities served.
• The employeewill encourage and maintain teamwork throughout the company and willcommunicate all pertinent information in a timely and effective manner.
• The employeewill endeavor to maintain our integrity by embracing high ethical standards andadhering to company policies.
• Consistentlydemonstrates Company’s Guiding Values of Quality, Customer Satisfaction,Integrity, Teamwork, and Community.

KloverBenefits

• MedicalInsurance (opt-out and $40 goes back into every weekly paycheck)
• Medical GapInsurance (picks up deductibles on medical plans)
• DentalInsurance
• VisionInsurance
• Basic Lifeand AD&D Insurance
• BasicShort-Term Disability
• VoluntaryLong-Term Disability
• EmployeeAssistance Program
• 401K
• EmployeeReferral Program (Klover employee receives $1000.00 and the referralwill receive $500.00 IF BOTH THE KLOVER EMPLOYEE AND REFERRAL STAY PAST 180DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT)