STRUCTURAL WELDER

River Bend Industries; Blanchard (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

River Bend Industries is seeking a skilled welder to perform simple welding procedures under direct supervision, building structural steel skids, enclosures and piping to the company’s quality standards. You will read blueprints, operate MIG equipment, finish welds, and perform quality checks while maintaining safety and housekeeping.

The role offers hands-on growth in blueprint reading and welding skills. You will work in a non-climate controlled plant environment with potential lifting

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• One year experience in various forms of welding.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in MIG welding techniques and understanding weld requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings for fabrication.
• Finish and stamp welds; operate a cutting torch; perform quality checks.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping and equipment maintenance.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Mechanical drawings

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cutting torch

Grinders

Job description

Position SummaryResponsible for performing simple, basic welding procedures and applications under direct supervision. Using these applications this position builds structural steel skids, enclosures and piping to the quality standards set by the company. This position will continue to develop welding skills along with blueprint reading and understanding.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Proficient in assigned welding techniques including understanding the MIG welding processRead and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings for fabrication, including weld requirement symbolismCleans and stamps all welds.Ability to operate a cutting torchPerform quality checks on assembliesWelding equipment maintenanceFinish grinding applications using manual and power toolsSafety and housekeeping knowledge, promoting a philosophy of zero accidentsSupport Manufacturing Engineering on improvement projectsAdhere to company policies, procedures, and rulesMaintain a positive, team-oriented attitudeFlexibility to work hours necessary to meet plant requirementPerform other duties as assigned by the area supervisorMinimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)High school diploma, or equivalentSuccessful completion of an internal welding testOne year experience in various forms of weldingPosition Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)Three to five years of related work experience in a manufacturing environmentPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in an environment that includes moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical equipment, and explosives, following safety protocols. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, in some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary. Elements of the work environment are non-climate controlled.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.