Welder

Tronair; West Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled welder to join their team in West Virginia. This role involves interpreting blueprints and specifications to lay out, fit, and weld various components for structural forms, including machinery frames and tanks. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of welding processes, including MIG and TIG, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. Join a dynamic work environment where you can enhance your skills and contribute to the production of essential equipment. If you are passionate about welding and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of welding experience with HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and weld components for machinery and equipment.
• Inspect completed welds for structural soundness.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Interpretation

Safety Compliance

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Mechanical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or technical schooling

Tools

Torpedo Level

Combination Square

Wrenches

Job description

This position is responsible for laying out, fitting, and welding fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and aircraft ground support equipment. The candidate should be able to perform the following duties: interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process, and inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness. Familiarity with and compliance to all safety requirements and protocols to work in a safe manner is essential.

Essential Functions

• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together.
• Weld parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, or gas welding equipment.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Become certified in LA90 wire and TIG welding.
• Proficient in building small frames along with more technical weldments.
• Proficient in all aluminum weldments.
• Meet time standards set on weldments, as well as maintain a low level of defect reports.
• Willingness to be trained on new products and advanced welding processes.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; 2 or more years of experience required with an Associates Degree or technical schooling, or 1-3 years of work experience.
• Successfully pass the Company’s hands-on weld test.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to use a torpedo level, combination square, hammer, Allen wrench, and adjustable wrench, and certify on steel and aluminum with the MIG welding process in the 3G position vertical up and on steel in the vertical down 3G position.
• Meet Company’s expectations for welder efficiency and quality standards.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and/or decimals.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use Internet and manufacturing software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to lay on back for extended periods of time while welding.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and sometimes greater with assistance.
• Ability to weld with arms extended for an extended period of time.
• Ability to bend and stoop frequently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to follow all safety requirements.
• Ability to work in a hot environment with protective gear.
• Ability to work in small areas in order to perform the work.
• Ability to climb step ladders and work platforms frequently.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job are described under the headings above. They are subject to change at any time in the course of normal business operations.

Tronair is an EEO/AA employer - M/F/Disabled/Veteran