Welder Assistant

Adams Construction Company; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic assistant to learn and assist in various welding techniques. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to develop skills in cutting, welding, and working with metal in diverse environments. The position is designed to help you grow into a full-time Welder role, where you will gain hands-on experience with tools like oxygen acetylene torches and plasma cutters. Join a team that values safety, communication, and teamwork, and enjoy a range of benefits that support your work-life balance. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position in the construction industry, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay

401K Match

Entertainment Discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in various welding techniques and cutting methods.
• Good communication skills and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing skills in multiple welding techniques and cutting methods.
• Work safely at heights and in confined spaces as required.

Skills

Oxygen Acetylene Torch Cutting

Plasma Cutting

Stick Welding

MiG Welding

Air Arc Cutting

Grinding

Pipe Threading

Communication Skills

Tools

Band Saw

Pipe Wrench

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is an assistant position that will help develop the knowledge of various welding techniques and perform the duties in changing environments. This position has the potential to progress into a full time Welder role.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be willing to assist and develop skills in cutting with an oxygen acetylene torch
• Be willing to assist and develop skills in using a plasma cutter on various types of metal
• Be willing to assist and develop skills in stick welding (overhead, vertical, and flat)
• Be willing to assist and develop skills in MiG welding (overhead, vertical, and flat)
• Be willing and have the ability to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces safely
• Be willing to assist and develop skills in air arc cutting.
• Be willing to assist and develop skills in grinding, using cut off wheels, and operating a band saw.
• Be willing to assist and develop skills using a pipe threader (up to 3 inches) and using a pipe wrench and various types of fittings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands/fingers to handle or feel
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above shoulders
• Required from time to time to perform tasks at high heights safely

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be available to work flexible schedules (nights/weekends - required at times)
• Must have an acceptable driving record
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay (after 90 days)
• Weekly Pay
• 401K Match
• Entertainment Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Employees will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisors.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.