Welder

Schuff Steel Co.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel Co. in Stockton, CA is seeking a Production Welder to contribute to complex structural, bridge, and industrial projects. You will weld a variety of materials using FCAW, SMAW, GMAW and SAW across all positions, while adhering to AWS D1.1 and safety rules.

Responsibilities include following welding procedures, preparing materials, and maintaining clean, well-organized work areas. A high school diploma or GED and weld-test certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must pass required weld test.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong mathematical skills to work with measurements.

Responsibilities

• Follow 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

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading blueprints

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 months stable work experience

AWS D1.1 weld test certification

Tools

FCAW

SMAW

GMAW

SAW

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.

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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