Welder

Schuff Steel; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Schuff Steel is seeking a Production Welder to join our team in Ottawa, KS. The role involves welding a variety of materials across structural, bridge, and industrial projects, following AWS and AISC procedures and passing the required weld test.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED with related experience and is capable of working in multiple positions, ensuring safety and quality in every weld while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 12 months of stable work experience or related training.
• Must pass required weld test.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Follows applicable welding procedures (AWS, AISC).
• Welds on ground level, above ground, and below ground in required positions.
• Prepares material by chipping, peening and grinding for welding or finishing.
• Welds structural, bridge and industrial materials with close tolerances of heat application.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Test passing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Employee Value Proposition

Working for a world-class leader in building structures and bridges, a Schuff Steel Production Welder brings his/her expertise and knowledge in fabrication to build some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the commercial building, bridge and industrial sectors. Critical to the production process this position welds a large variety of materials by FCAW, SMAW, GMAW and SAW. The production welder welds in all positions utilize a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade including knowledge of common heat reactions of structural metals and is certifiable. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

In return, the Company will offer competitive market-based compensation and comprehensive health insurance benefits. We are committed to professional development and growing our business. We are looking for a professional with a growth mindset who desires a progressive long-term career.

Core Responsibilities

• Follows applicable welding procedures (AWS, AISC)


• Welds on the ground level, above ground and below ground, in any required position.


• Chips peens and grinds material to prepare for welding or finish.


• Welds structural, bridge and industrial materials such as plates, sheets, girders, tanks, etc., occasionally involving uncommon structural metals or machine metals under close tolerances of heat application and workmanship.


• Perform gouging and scarfing as needed.


• Capable of passing welding tests in accordance to AWS D1.1.


• Transport material by a crane as needed and required.


• Keeps work area organized and clean.


• Perform other routine duties per management direction.


• Must adhere to and follow all safety rules and PPE requirements

Education/Training - Work Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and/or 12 months of stable work experience. Must pass required weld test.

Specialized Knowledge – Certificates & Licenses

• Equipment Knowledge & Skills – variety of hand tools and welding equipment


• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.


• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.


• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Cert in AWS D1.1 weld test

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