Traveling Welder

Fabcon Precast; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon Precast is seeking a general laborer to support welding crews in precast panel production. The role requires following directions, working in teams, and maintaining safety while handling materials and tools on site.

Candidates should be able to travel as needed and meet basic qualifications. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. The position emphasizes reliability, physical stamina, and adherence to company safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and follow simple and complex verbal instructions.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct at all times.
• Must be able to travel extensively up to 50% or more, including overnight travel as needed.

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 efficiently.
• Handles equipment responsibly.
• Follows established safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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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