Traveling Welder

Fabcon; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon in Lexington, KY is seeking a general construction laborer to support welding crews assembling precast concrete panels. The role focuses on safe, efficient task completion on site, following foreperson directions and working alongside teammates.

Ideal candidates have welding experience, are comfortable with heights, can travel up to 50% and obtain local union membership, and hold a high school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Welding experience is required.
• General knowledge of construction practices.
• Ability to obtain local union membership.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel up to 50% or more, including overnight travel.

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

Skills

Welding experience

Team collaboration

Follow instructions

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AWS 3G/4G Welder Certification

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