Welder

Aecon U.S.; Jackson (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development company is seeking Boilermakers to join their team in South Carolina. As part of the role, you will be responsible for fusing metal pieces and ensuring a safe work environment at project sites across the US. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong interpersonal skills, and must be comfortable working in Nuclear environments. The position offers opportunities to work on impactful infrastructure projects with a focus on safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working in Radiological Work Areas (Nuclear work only).
• Handles the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, and lifting at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Follows all safety and quality program expectations.
• Loads and unloads equipment and materials.

Skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Interpersonal skills

Math, problem solving, and critical thinking skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Hand and power tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon! As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

What's the Opportunity?

At Aecon, we are always looking for exceptional talent to join our team and work on our growing project portfolios. We are actively recruiting for Boilermakers to support our various project sites across the US. A Welder is responsible for fusing pieces of metal together to join metal parts, fill a hole, or fix seams in metal. Their duties include finding the correct tools to properly ignite the torch and welding machine for the specific type of metal, positioning, lining up, and securing all metal pieces according to design specifications prior to welding, and joining these pieces together.

What You'll Do Here

• Maintains a safe and clean work environment
• Follows all safety and quality program expectations
• Loads and unloads equipment and materials
• Uses hand and power tools and heavy machinery
• Reads and follows construction field work packages
• Adheres to all applicable company and client policies and procedures
• Adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines

What You'll Bring To The Team

• High school diploma or equivalent experience is required
• Follows written and verbal instructions
• Works well at heights and in confined spaces
• Collaborates with coworkers and has strong interpersonal skills
• Learns quickly and has strong math, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Must be comfortable working in Radiological Work Areas (Nuclear work only)
• Handles the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, and lifting at least 50 pounds

Other Qualifications

• Must be able to hold and maintain a Security Clearance at US Nuclear facility (Nuclear work only)
• Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
• Must be able to pass company or customer required weld test

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.