Traveling Welder

Fabcon Precast; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon Precast in New Haven, CT seeks a general construction laborer to support welding on precast panels. The role requires following directions from the welding foreperson, maintaining safety practices, and caulking panels with basic construction tasks.

AWS certification is required, and travel up to 50% may be needed. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license, with the ability to work in varying weather and climb as needed on equipment.

Qualifications

• Able to follow simple and complex verbal instructions.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% or more, including overnight travel.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Performs general construction labor tasks to caulk precast concrete panels as directed by welding crew foreperson.
• Operates with safety procedures and follows established policies.
• Travels as required to job sites and supports welding team as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AWS Certification

Job description

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes general construction labor tasks necessary to caulk precast concrete panels
• Takes work direction from welding 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:

• AWS Certification

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 ladders and aerial work platforms above 20 ft
• Ability to obtain membership to local Laborers 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

Physical Requirements:

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

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

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