Welder

Arcosa; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Pharmacy

401(k) with Company Match

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. in New Mexico is seeking a Welder to layout, weld, and repair metal parts using jigs and fixtures, following blueprints and work orders.

You will operate oxy-fuel and arc welding processes, inspect finished work, and maintain records in a safety-conscious plant environment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of welding experience or Weld School Certification, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience or Weld School Certification.
• Preferred Certifications: Grinding, GMAW, Flux Core; Arcosa will Certify.
• Ability to qualify as horizontal welder and vertical welder.
• Ability to communicate in English both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently perform Oxy Fuel Burning and Carbon Arcing.
• May perform multiple pass welds.
• Lay out and mark weld points on parts or subassemblies.
• Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Weld School Certification

Tools

Oxy-Fuel Welding

Carbon Arc Welding

Welding Equipment

GMAW / Flux Core

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 Welder. As a Welder, you’ll use jigs/holding fixtures to lay out pieces to be welded according to blueprints, layouts, schematics, or work orders and use manual/semi-automatic/automatic welding equipment to join, surface, fabricate, and repair parts of metal or other weldable materials. The Welder also inspects completed work for conformance to specifications and performs minor maintenance to equipment.

What you’ll do:

• Proficiently perform Oxy Fuel Burning and Carbon Arcing
• May perform multiple pass welds
• Lay out and mark weld points on parts or subassemblies
• Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand
  tools
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications
• Observe all standard safety practices
• Maintain and complete all required records
• Follow all safety rules and practices
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• At least 2 years of experience or Weld School Certification
• Preferred Certifications: Grinding, GMAW, Flux Core or Arcosa will Certify
• Preferred Ability to qualify as a horizontal welder
• Preferred Ability to qualify as a vertical welder
• Preferred Certification for vertical groove welding or Arcosa will Certify
• Preferred Certification for horizontal groove welding or Arcosa will Certify
• The ability to communicate in English both verbal and written

Working Conditions:

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
• 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
• Overtime and Overtime on Saturdays, as needed
• 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:Yes

• 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

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