Weld Technican

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is seeking a Weld Technician to support safe welding operations and train welders in metal joining and machine operation.

You will lay out pieces from blueprints, set up with jigs, and weld using various processes, while inspecting work and maintaining equipment. The role requires hands-on training, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with plant management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3 years of production welding preferred.
• Must pass welding qualification within 4 weeks.
• Experience in training production welding operators is preferred.
• Knowledge of NDT VT, UT, MT, PT is expected.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safe work practices for heavy weld, assembly, and paint fabrication.
• Conduct audits of welding operators and process safety.
• Troubleshoot welding process and equipment issues.
• Identify areas for improvement and test new welding processes.
• Train and coach welders on procedures and customer requirements.
• Visually inspect welds and review NDT records for root causes.

Skills

Safety awareness

Training coaching

Clear verbal directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GMAW

FCAW

GTAW

SAW

Job description

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. We focus on excellence, offering premier value to our customers.

Arcosa Wind Towers is looking for a Weld Technician. This position is considered a crucial resource for general manufacturing safety principles and all welding specific safety requirements; you will train, instruct, and test welders in metal joining and machine operation. As a weld technician you will use jigs/fixtures to lay-out pieces to be welded according to blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders using manual, semi-automatic and automatic welding equipment to join, surface, fabricate and repair parts of metal or other weldable materials. You may also be required to inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and perform minor maintenance to equipment.

What you’ll do:

• Comply with all safe work practices for heavy weld, assembly, and paint fabrication and act as a safety advocate
• Conduct audits of welding operators and process best practice safety for welding
• Troubleshoot welding process and equipment-related issues
• Identify areas for improvement and testing new welding processes
• Work closely with plant management to track and address welding-related issues
• Conduct training and coaching on Weld Procedure Specifications and customer welding requirements
• Visually inspect welds and review NDT records to determine root cause of defects
• Conduct training based on results of RCA for welders and welding operators
• Conduct or assist with classroom and hands on training of new welders
• Complete the required documentation and records as required
• Verification of welding power supply equipment
• Comply with all safety rules and procedures
• Engagement with safety committees or initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of production welding preferred
• Experience operating the following welding processes
  • GMAW
  • FCAW
  • GTAW (Tulsa Only)
  • SAW
• Must be able to pass welding qualification for the above-listed process within 4 weeks
• 2 years experience in the training of production welding operators preferred
• Understanding of the following NDT processes: VT, UT, MT, and PT
• Work under the Welding supervisor's direction with minimal oversight and supervision
• Ability to provide clear, explicit verbal directions and create a positive learning environment
• The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required
• Direct application of AWS (and ASME Section IV codes for Tulsa only) code welding preferred
• Formal welding training from an accredited school preferred
• Robotic or hard automation welding system experience preferred

Working Conditions:

• Hourly position, this position will require the candidate to be available for all four (4) shifts
• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds which operate four (4) shifts and frequent weekend shifts
• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
• Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant
• Schedule is subject to change

Safety Activities:

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices.
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.

As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Activating the potential of our people,
• Caring for our customers,
• Optimizing operations and
• Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.

Safety Sensitive:

• Health & Pharmacy
• Critical Illness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) W/Company Match
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer
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