Structural Welder

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced welder to fabricate and install metal structures per customer specifications. You will MIG or Stick weld, cut, and grind as part of a fabrication and erection team.

The role requires reading blueprints, basic math, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. Candidates must be 18+, able to lift 50 lbs, and pass background and drug screening as required by site.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and endure bending, twisting, standing.
• 40+ hours per week with possible weekend shifts.
• Background check and drug screen based on location.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal structural components together.
• Perform thermal cutting and grinding as needed.
• Collaborate with erection team to finish tasks.
• Position and clamp components prior to welding.
• Maintain tools and equipment for welding.
• Ensure proper welding filler metal control.
• Must be able to MIG and stick weld.
• Read and follow customer specifications and blueprints.

Skills

Welding

Reading blueprints

Math

Teamwork

Safety

Tools

Stinger

Tape measure

Crescent wrench

Spud wrench

Tri-Square

Chipping Hammer

Welding Hood

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting, and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development, along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina, with offices spanning the United States, primarily the southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Weld metal structural steel components together to fabricate and or install metal structures or supports according to customer specifications or blueprints utilizing MIG or Stick welding techniques.

Job Responsibilities

• Weld metal structural components together.
• Perform related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding.
• Work with erection team to complete the assigned tasks.
• Position and clamp together components prior to welding.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment used in welding.
• Maintain welding filler metal control
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to MIG and stick weld
• Must pass required weld tests (varies per site).
• Utilize a torpedo level
• Must be willing to work outside craft.
• Workers are surrounded by hot materials and strong light.
• Must wear safety gear, including protective goggles, masks, face shields and safety shoes.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Must be able to utilize basic math and read a tape measure or rule.
• May be required to work outside and be subject to severe weather as well.
• Required Tool List:
• Must have own Stinger
• 1 each 25’ Tape
• 1 each 12” Crescent wrench
• 1 each 3/4” Spud Wrench
• 1 each 7/8” Spud Wrench or Adjustable Spud Wrench
• 1 each 30” Slever Bar
• 1 each 8 Pound Hammer
• 2 each 1” Bull Pin
• 1 each Harness with Bolt Bag, Frog & Safety Cables 3/8”dia.
• 1 each Tri-Square
• 1 each Torpedo Level
• 1 each 24” Level
• 1 each 2 Pound Hammer
• 1 set Socket Set up to 1 1/4”
• 1 each Center Punch
• 1 each Chalk Box
• 1 each Stinger (whip) for Stick Welding
• 1 set Burning Goggles
• 1 each Chipping Hammer
• 1 set Brushes
• 1 pair Welding Gloves
• 1 pair Leathers (optional)
• 1 each Welding Hood with Cutting and Welding Lens (Must fit onto Hard Hat or be attached to Hard Hat) *No Soft Cap Hoods
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively.
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements