Welder

Fred Smtih Company; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Smtih Company in Garner, NC, is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to assemble, repair, and modify heavy equipment components used in highway construction. You will cut, fit, weld, and inspect metal parts using gas and electric welding equipment, read blueprints, and follow safety rules.

Ideal candidates have basic math skills, ability to read various measuring devices, and a willingness to work with fabrication tools in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of welding methods (gas, arc, braze/solder) and safety practices.
• Ability to read blueprints and manuals; follow directions and solve problems.
• Proficiency in basic math functions used in fabrication.
• Ability to read measuring devices and use leveling tools.
• Familiarity with cutting, fitting, welding, and assembling metal parts.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety rules to maintain a safe work environment.
• Reads blueprints and manuals; uses measuring devices.
• Cuts, fits, and welds metal; assembles, repairs, and fabricates parts.
• Operates welding equipment and basic fabrication tools.
• Maintains equipment and surfaces for heavy highway construction.

Skills

Welding methods

Blueprint reading

Measuring devices

Fabrication

Tools

Gas welding

Arc welding

Braze/Solder

Job description

Purpose

Perform duties for fabricating, modifying or repairing equipment or parts used in heavy highway construction.

Job Duties

• Complies with all safety rules in order to maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform basic math functions and read multiple styles of measuring devices.
• Demonstrates the understanding of how to use tools necessary to complete the tasks required of the job.
• Understands how to cut individual components and place in the proper location using multiple leveling devices.
• Assembles, disassembles, sets up, diagnoses, adjusts and maintains construction equipment.
• Repair parts and/or steel, modify, design, layout or fabricate a variety of metal work.
• Cut, fit and weld metal using gas and electric welding equipment; perform skilled brazing and soldering.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of tools and welding methods used in the welding trade including brazing, soldering, electrical, gas and arc welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manuals; understand and follow directions; perform minor repair and maintenance on a variety of heavy construction equipment; prioritize, pay attention to detail, take initiative, and problem solve.

Experience

• Over one year to become familiar with the accurate use of a variety of welding techniques.

Accessibility

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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