Welder

Ponca City Development Authority; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponca City Development Authority is seeking an experienced Welder in Ponca City, Oklahoma. The position involves applying GTAW, MIG, TIG, and Stick welding techniques to produce strong joints on galvanized and stainless-steel duct work.

Candidates must have skills in operating welding tools, interpreting blueprints, and assessing welds for quality. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre‑employment welding test.
• Knowledgeable in regulating gas flow and setting machine for proper penetration.
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Apply welding techniques to produce strong joints on duct work.
• Select and install consumables for the welding process.
• Assess welds to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

GTAW welding techniques

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Measurement Skill

Problem-solving Skill

Tools

Grinders

Welding equipment

Squares

Drills

Job description

Welder Job Description

Job description involves applying GTAW welding techniques to produce extremely strong joints on galvanize and stainless-steel duct work. Must be able to MIG, TIG and Stick weld.

Must be able to operate tools such as grinders, welding equipment, squares, and drills. Responsible for selecting and installing all consumables for the welding process. Must be knowledgeable to regulate gas flow by turning the flow meter to the appropriate amount. Should also have knowledge of where to set the machine for proper penetration.

The job will also entail reading and interpreting welding blueprints for the layout, measuring, and aligning metal work pieces by using straightedges, clamps, and calipers prior to welding.

Assess welds to ensure they are clean, free of error and in accordance with our quality standards.

Major Qualities Needed to Succeed

• Measurement Skill: Proficient in using various measurement tools to establish the configuration or position of a welding plan.
• Problem‑solving Skill: Assess metal structures to identify and initiate the production of the duct work.
• Must pass pre‑employment welding test.

Competencies

• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.