Traveling Welder

Fabcon; Mahanoy City (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon is seeking a general construction laborer to assist in welding for precast panels, performing tasks efficiently and safely under the welding crew foreperson. You will help with caulking precast concrete panels and support the welding team.

Applicants must travel extensively (50%+) and be able to work overtime as needed, while following established safety procedures and maintaining professional conduct on site.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow verbal directions and maintain professional conduct.
• Ability to work with others and maintain safety procedures on site.
• Ability to travel extensively (50%+) and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Completes general construction labor tasks to caulk precast concrete panels.
• Takes work direction from welding crew foreperson.
• May perform miscellaneous tasks as directed by foreperson.
• Uses materials and supplies efficiently and responsibly.
• Handles equipment safely and follows safety policies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Verbal instructions

Education

3G & 4G Welder Certification

AWS Certification

Job description

Purpose/Scope:

To provide general construction labor tasks, in an efficient and safe manner, as part of a welding for precast panels.

Purpose/Scope:

To provide general construction labor tasks, in an efficient and safe manner, as part of a welding for precast panels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes general construction labor tasks necessary to caulk precast concrete panels
• Takes work direction from welding crew foreperson
• May perform work of a miscellaneous nature as directed by foreperson
• Uses materials/supplies in an efficient manner
• Handles equipment in a responsible manner
• Follows established safety procedures and policies

Basic Qualifications:

• 3G & 4G Certified Welder
• AWS Certification

Other Required Qualifications:

• Ability to carry out simple and complex verbal instructions
• Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct at all times
• Ability to work from ladders and aerial work platforms above 20 ft
• Ability to obtain membership to local Laborers union
• General knowledge of construction practices
• Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation
• Ability to travel extensively (50% of the time or more, including overnights) and work overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of construction or manual labor experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Field: Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, climb on a flatbed semi-trailer

Work Environment:

• Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles