STRUCTURAL WELDER

ZipRecruiter; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in California seeks a Welder to join their team. The position involves fabricating and repairing metal using proper techniques while ensuring safety and compliance with guidelines. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 0 - 5+ years of experience in welding or related field.
• May require an apprenticeship.
• Knowledge of safety requirements including hard hat and safety glasses.

Responsibilities

• Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and weldable materials.
• Interprets blueprints and specifications for welding process.
• Inspects completed welds for structural soundness.

Skills

Welding Techniques

Blueprint Interpretation

Structural Soundness Inspection

Education

High School Diploma

Apprenticeship or Formal Training

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques. Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process. Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

Supervision: Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

Education: May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0 - 5+ years of experience in the field or in a related area. May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty.

Shifts: 1st or 2nd

PHYSICAL TASKS / FREQUENCY:

Sitting / Occasional

Walking / Occasional

Bending / Frequent

Squatting & Stooping / Frequent

Crawling / Occasional

Climbing & Heights / Occasional

Kneeling / Frequent

Twisting / Occasional

Standing / Frequent

Reaching Above Shoulder / Occasional

Hand Dexterity & Tool Usage / Frequent

Foot Restrictions / N/A

Operation of Motor Vehicle & Forklift & Crane / Occasional

Work Around Non-Contained Machinery / N/A

Work in Tight & Confined Spaces / Frequent (may also require some type of respirator)

Physical Activity / Constant

Length of Work Day / 8 or 10 hours plus OT when required depending upon shift

Requirements:

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

• 50 pounds w/ assist

PUSHING/PULLING REQUIREMENTS:

• 50 pounds

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Hard hat, in required areas, safety shoes and safety glasses