Structural Welders

ZipRecruiter; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Structural Welder to join their dynamic team in Decatur. This role involves laying out, fitting, and welding various structural components, ensuring high-quality assembly and adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in welding, with a focus on precision and safety. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment where your skills will contribute to impactful projects in industrial settings. Join a company committed to excellence and safety in every aspect of their work.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a welder with a minimum of four years of experience.
• Ability to pass a weld test before hiring is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated components for structural forms.
• Select equipment and plan layout for welding tasks.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Interpretation

Safety Awareness

Basic Math

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Welding Equipment

Toolbox

Cutting Torch

Job description

Turner Industries Group is looking for an experienced Structural Welder for shop work in Decatur, AL.

1. 40 Hours
2. One (1) to four (4) years of experience in the specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
3. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen & weld test

General Job Description:

Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, pipe, and building and bridge parts.

Functional Requirements:

Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding; lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together; bolts, clamps, tack welds parts to secure in position for welding; sets up equipment and welds parts; may assemble parts by bolting and riveting; may weld pipe such as carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, etc., by process of arc, heliarc, gas, MIG, TIG, etc.; may weld pipe, sheet metal, structural steel, brackets, or other materials; may repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts; may use cutting torch to cut materials and demo existing assemblies.

Qualification Standards:

• High school or equivalent
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in the specified skill
• Must be able to pass a weld test before being hired
• Must be certified as a welder
• Written pre-employment qualification test
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Hazard Communication / test
• Turner Industries Group, LLC indoctrination
• OSHA approved corrective eye wear (Z87)
• Job site safety requirements (e.g., clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Tools/Equipment:

Employee may be required to provide tools such as toolbox, crescent wrenches, hacksaw, pipe wrench, set of combination wrenches, striker, tip cleaner, hood, cutting goggles, soapstone holder, welding gloves, set of allen wrenches, tri-square, bottle wrench, ball peen hammer, channel locks, rain suit.

Physical Involvement:

May include climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures; maintaining balance; reaching; handling objects; lifting 30-50 pounds; standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting, crawling; visual and auditory requirements.

Mental Involvement:

Follow procedures; interpret plans and blueprints; basic math; planning; communication; teamwork; learning; focus; time management; safety awareness.

Work Environment Factors:

Locations include industrial sites, equipment yards, fabrication shops; conditions may involve uneven ground, heights, confined spaces, outdoor weather, noise, chemical exposure.

Turner Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration without regard to protected statuses.

WARNING: You will NOT have to pay for this drug/alcohol test. Do not send money or valuables to anyone claiming so. Contact [e-mail] for questions before paying.