Welder

Waterblast; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground Force/Mega of Albuquerque is seeking a skilled fabricator/welder to join our heavy fabrication team. Starting wage $23-$28/hour based on experience, and opportunities to advance as you demonstrate craftsmanship in challenging work.

You will weld-wire feed in multiple positions, work in and around tanks, and use a plasma cutter, grinders, and flame cutting torch. Joining our world-class operations requires reliability, safety, and the ability to read engineering drawings and follow

Qualifications

• Welding in multiple positions with stability and accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, instructions and drawings.
• Willingness to pass welding test and meet quality standards.

Skills

Welding in multiple positions

Read engineering drawings

Pass welding test

Tools

GMAW (MIG)

FCAW

Plasma cutter

Grinder

Flame cutting torch

Job description

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! We seek dedicated employees who want to see what a long-term commitment can gain them. 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