Traveling Welder

Fabcon; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon is seeking a general construction laborer to support a welding crew in erecting precast concrete panels. You will perform labor tasks, follow foreperson directions, and travel as needed to job sites.

The role requires welding experience, ability to work at heights, and adherence to safety policies. Union membership eligibility may be required, and a valid driver's license is assumed for travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Welding experience required.
• Able to read and follow verbal instructions.
• Able to travel up to 50% and work varied hours.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Welder (AWS 3G/4G) preferred.
• Union membership eligibility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Completes general construction labor tasks to support welding precast panels.
• Takes work direction from detail or erection crew foreperson.
• May perform miscellaneous work as directed by foreperson.
• Uses materials and supplies in an efficient manner.
• Handles equipment in a responsible manner.
• Follows established safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Welding experience

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Travel up to 50%

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Union membership eligibility

Tools

AWS 3G/4G Certified Welder

Job description

Purpose/Summary

To provide general construction labor tasks, in an efficient and safe manner, as part of a welding crew to erect precast concrete panels.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes general construction labor tasks necessary to weld precast concrete panels


• Takes work direction from detail or erection crew foreperson


• May perform work of a miscellaneous nature as directed by foreperson


• Uses materials/supplies in an efficient manner


• Handles equipment in a responsible manner


• Follows established safety procedures and policies

Basic Qualifications

Welding experience

Other Required Qualifications

• Ability to carry out simple and complex verbal instructions


• Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct at all times


• Ability to work from heights, including but not limited to ladders and aerial work platforms


• Ability to obtain membership to a local union


• General knowledge of construction practices


• Valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation


• Ability to travel extensively, up to 50% or more, including occasional overnight travel, and to work hours outside the standard schedule as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction or manual labor experience


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Certified Welder (AWS, 3g & 4g)

Physical Requirements

Field: Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, climb on a flatbed semi-trailer.

Work Environments

Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles