Structural Welders

Turner Industries; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading industrial firm as a Structural Welder in Decatur, AL. This role involves laying out, fitting, and welding various components to create essential structural forms, such as tanks and pressure vessels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding, with at least four years of experience and the ability to pass a weld test. You'll work in a challenging environment that demands both physical and mental agility, ensuring safety and compliance at all times. If you are passionate about welding and eager to contribute to exciting projects, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of welding experience and certification required.
• Must pass a weld test and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Safety Compliance

Physical Strength

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Welding Equipment

Tool Box

Cutting Torch

Job description

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

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

General Job Description:

Lay out, fits, and welds 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 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 orientation/test
• Turner Industries Group, LLC indoctrination
• OSHA approved corrective eye wear (Z87)
• Job site orientation
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• 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 the following: tool box, crescent wrenches, hacksaw, pipe wrench, set of combination wrenches, striker, tip cleaner, hood, cutting goggles, soap stone holder, welding gloves, set of allen wrenches, tri square, bottle wrench, ball pein hammer, channel locks, rain suit.

Physical Involvement:

Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction.

Mental Involvement:

May be required to do the following: follow set procedures and standards; follow oral/or written directions; knowledge of federal, state and company standards and regulations; ability to read and write; ability to recognize and report safety hazards etc.; interpret written plans and blueprints; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects; picturing and evaluating solid objects from drawing or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked; ability to communicate with others effectively; ability to work in a team and get along with others; ability to learn new tasks; remember processes, maintain focus, and complete tasks; ability to remain calm under pressure; manage time and expectations across multiple projects; ensure that work is done in a consistent manner and in compliance with directions.

Work Environment Factors:

• Location: industrial maintenance and construction sites, equipment yard and/or fabrication shop
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: uneven ground level; obstructed pathways; work performed at low and/or high elevations; work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominately outdoor climate; may be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, etc.; various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.; potential exposure to chemical substances.

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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