Welder

BUCKEYE FIRE & EQUIPMENT CO; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly attendance bonus

Job summary

Buckeye Fire & Equipment Co. is seeking an ASME Code Welder for our Kings Mountain, NC facility. This first-shift role (Mon-Fri 5:00 am - 1:30 pm) may require some Saturday hours and has no travel. You will help fabricate ASME pressure vessels and assist in welding other areas as needed.

We offer a weekly attendance bonus and a safety-focused environment. Candidates must be willing to train on certain welding equipment and to work in non-climate-controlled areas.

Qualifications

• MIG, TIG, and Flux core welding experience.
• Read and follow drawings.
• Use tape measure, levels, weld gauges, grinder and saw to fabricate materials.
• Willing to train to use calculator to determine degree locations on heads and shells; basic fraction/math skills.
• Willing to train to use submerged arc welding equipment.
• Must supply own welding helmet; other PPE provided.

Responsibilities

• Produce ASME Code pressure vessels.
• Welding for other areas as needed.
• Work first shift (occasional Saturday hours); no travel required.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Flux-core welding

Read drawings

Measuring tools

Welding calculations

Submerged arc welding

PPE compliance

Tools

Submerged arc welding equipment

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Corporate Office - Kings Mountain, NC 28086, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: First, Welder Job Summary:

We are looking for an ASME Code Welder to join our team! This is a first shift position (Monday through Friday 5:00 am - 1:30 pm). Some Saturday may be required 7:00am - 12:00pm. Hours are subject to change depending on business needs. No travel required! The incumbent will assist the department by producing ASME Code pressure vessels. May assist in welding for other areas, as needed.

Full-time employees are eligible for a weekly attendance bonus! Eligible employees can receive an additional $1 per hour, for every hour worked, in addition to their hourly wages for working their scheduled shift.

Welder Qualifications:

• Must be able to MIG, TIG, and Flux core weld.
• Must be able to read and follow drawing prints.
• Must be able to use tape measure, levels, weld gauges, grinder and saw to fabricate materials.
• Must be willing to train to use calculator to determine degree locations on heads and shells. Simple fraction and math skills needed.
• Must be willing to train to use submerged arc welding equipment.
• Must supply their own weld helmet. Other PPE will be provided.

Additional Welder Requirements:

• Must have the ability to:
  • Maintain a safe work environment.
  • Lift 50 pounds unassisted safely.
  • Walk, stand for extended periods of time, sit, bend, kneel, reach up, and reach down. Physical agility to weld inside of tanks is a must.
  • Work overtime on the weekend as business conditions indicate.
  • Work in non-climate-controlled areas.
  • Follow work instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Wear protective gear such as welding helmet, face shield, hearing protection, safety glasses, dust mask, etc.

Buckeye Fire Equipment provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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