Welder

Ground Force (Mega); Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground Force/Mega Worldwide of Albuquerque seeks a skilled fabricator/welder for challenging heavy fabrication work. Starting wage is $23-$28/hour based on experience, with opportunity for growth. Candidates must weld in multiple positions, operate plasma, grinders, and flame cutting torches, and read blueprints.

Work includes confined spaces and crane operation to assemble components. This is a safety-focused shop with a strong emphasis on quality and teamwork; pre-employment testing and PPE

Qualifications

• Welding in multiple positions to required specs.
• Operate plasma cutter, grinder and flame cutting torch.
• Fit up and assemble products to drawings.
• Use bridge cranes to position parts during production.
• Read and understand safety rules and engineering drawings.
• Read and interpret tolerances and pass welding tests.

Responsibilities

• Weld-wire feed in multiple positions on heavy fabrication work.
• Work in confined spaces, in and around tanks as required.
• Maintain quality welds and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Multi-position welding

Plasma cutting

Grinder use

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Crane operation

Confined spaces

High voltage awareness

Tools

Plasma cutter

Grinder

Torch cutting

Bridge cranes

Job description

Ground Force/Mega of Albuquerque has an amazing opportunity for a skilled fabricator/welder that desires to show their craft in challenging and interesting heavy fabrication metal work. Starting Wage $23-$28/hour depending on experience.

This isn't straight line welding for those just getting started; our world class tanks require skilled welders with the ability to weld-wire feed in multiple positions. In and out of tanks and on-top of them too, the candidates that succeed for us show the ability to flexibly and reliably perform craftsman welds in confined spaces and in quality ways. There is room to grow, or room for those that like the hands-on part of the craft. These are welder opportunities for highly capable talent, or those that can quickly grow from average to excellent. We are not a typical small shop; we are a worldwide company with the desire to treat our employees well so that they treat our customers well. Do you lay a beautiful bead? Can you do so in all the positions? Then this is likely for you! Make today the first step in your long career with us. Wages based on our 5-point scale as appropriate for your weld test with opportunity to earn more over time.

Position Requirements

• Ability to weld-wire feed in multiple positions


• Ability to use a handheld plasma cutter, handheld grinder, and manual flame cutting torch


• Fit up and assemble products


• Ability to utilize bridge cranes to position parts and assemblies during production


• Exchange empty cylinders of oxygen, shielding gas, and fuel gas for full cylinders using a hand truck/dolly


• Utilize the following welding processes, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)


• Ability to flexibly, and reliably, perform craftsman welds in confined spaces


• Assist other production employees as deemed necessary by management


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals


• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings


• Must be able to perform work to required tolerances


• Must have the skill required to pass a welding test


• Capable of standing, bending, and climbing for long periods of time


• Capable of lifting up to forty pounds and pushing/pulling/drag suction hose on to tanks that weigh anywhere from ten to one hundred pounds


• Capable of working in various weather conditions


• Capable of working around high noise levels


• Capable of working in high places and in confined spaces


• High voltage electrical hazards


• Hazards associated with high-speed machines, rotating blades, and gears


• Hazards associated with working on ladders and man lifts


• Welding fumes, ultraviolet light radiation from both welding and cutting processes


• Operation of cranes and moving large steel objects


• Risk of cuts and abrasions from grinders and edges of steel plate etc


• Risk of explosion from flame cutting process

***All Welders are required to wear leather work gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, steel toed boots, and any other protection required for a particular welding task***

All employees are expected to interact with other members of the organization in a professional and respectful manner, with the goal of producing on-time and high-quality work being the highest priority.All employees must maintain excellent communication with supervisors and engineers and a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company.

We are a drug free workplace and require pre-employment testing.

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401(k) with matching contributions. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

We are a “Solution Driven” manufacturer for the mining industry. At Ground Force/Mega Worldwide of Albuquerque we design, engineer and manufacture the World’s Finest Mine Support Equipment. We offer a diverse product line for surface & underground mining and have trucks working in over 60+ countries worldwide. We have been providing our customers and dealers with custom solutions for 50 years. Our history of innovation and strong customer relationships around the world prove us a World Leader in our industry. For more information, visit www.gfworldwide.com .

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com .

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All other applications must be submitted online.

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