Welder

Barnard; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a skilled welder for on-site fabrication and repair work across North America. The role requires reading blueprints, welding with TIG or MMA methods, and maintaining safety standards on heavy civil projects.

Applicants should have completed an apprenticeship, be able to pass a drug screen, and be prepared for long shifts (50–70 hours per week) in variable weather. Experience with AWS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship completion required.
• Experience as welder.
• Willingness to obtain AWS welding certificate is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of relative safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Handle heavy objects up to 25 pounds with proper technique.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl as needed.
• Rig and hoist materials safely and efficiently.

Skills

Read blueprints

Welding

Safety conscious

Attention to detail

Education

Apprenticeship program

AWS welding certificate

Tools

TIG welding

MMA welding

Calipers

Power saws

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

• 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 gaps
• Maintain 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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