Welder

Barnard Inc; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a skilled welder to join our team in a demanding heavy-civil environment. You will read blueprints, set up and perform welding work, and ensure structural integrity across projects in North America.

Must have completed an apprenticeship and have welding experience with TIG/MMA processes; AWS certification is a plus. Expect long hours, physical work, and strict safety adherence on site.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Weld components using appropriate welding equipment and techniques.
• Weld in various positions while adhering to standards and drawings.
• Completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required.
• AWS welding certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Exert heavy physical effort; handle objects up to 25 pounds.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl as needed.
• Rig and hoist material; tolerate heights.
• Work long hours (50–70 per week) and maintain punctual attendance.
• Maintain safety and quality in all welding tasks.

Skills

Read blueprints

Welding

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

Apprenticeship completed

Tools

TIG welding

MMA welding

Job description

Overview

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, We are a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive wages, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

Qualifications

Must possess competence in the following areas in order to perform this role in a safe, productive and effective manner:

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gapsMaintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Deftness and attention to detail
• Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus

Responsibilities

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 25 pounds
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl
• Ability to correctly rig and hoist material
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear
• Ability to maintain balance
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, reach for, handle, and manipulate items and to work in extreme weather conditions (cold and wet)
• Confined Space, OSHA certifications (preferred)
• Able to work long, irregular and varied hours, 50 to 70 hours per week
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal , state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

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