Welder (Field) - New Construction

Lexicon, Inc.; Apple Grove (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

HSA with employer contributions

Paid Holidays and Vacation

401k with company match

Lexicon University for career development

Job summary

Lexicon, Inc. is looking for a skilled Welder to join our team in Apple Grove, West Virginia. This exciting opportunity offers competitive pay of $26-$30 per hour along with a $100 daily per diem. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in welding on construction sites and should be capable of passing a welding certification test.

As part of the team, you will be essential in ensuring the safety and integrity of our projects, while enjoying comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, 401k with company match, and career development through Lexicon University.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a welder, preferably on a construction site.
• Must be capable of passing a welding certification test.
• Familiarity with blueprints and structural drawings is required.

Responsibilities

• Fuse fabricated components to create robust structural forms.
• Select equipment and plan layout and welding techniques.
• Set up equipment and weld parts using arc welding equipment.

Skills

Welding techniques

Blueprint reading

SMAW and FCAW processes

Tape measure usage

Tools

Welding tools

Job description

Are you ready to start “Building America”? At Lexicon, we're seeking a skilled Welder to join our team and be a part of our continued success. Offering competitive pay ranging between $26-$30/hr with a $100/day per diem, this role presents an exciting opportunity for growth and development!

If you're passionate about being a part of a team that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation, then Lexicon is the place for you. Join us and become a part of our growing family as we continue to build a brighter future together.

Lexicon Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• HSA with employer contributions
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401k with company match
• Lexicon University

Our Lexicon University provides free career development and training, so employees can improve their skills in their chosen field, learn new skills in another area and build a career path that leads to job satisfaction and success for them and their families.

Welder Overview

Embark on an exciting journey as a Welder, where you'll fuse fabricated components to create robust structural forms. Your expertise will be pivotal in assembling vital pieces that form the backbone of our projects. Safety takes center stage in this role, as any oversight in executing essential tasks could pose risks to our team and the wider community. If you're ready to wield your welding skills in a dynamic environment where your contributions shape the landscape and prioritize safety, this is the role for you. Join us and be part of building a safer, stronger future.

Welder Pay Range

• $26-$30/hour
• Paid weekly

Welder Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding applying proper welding techniques.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together.
• Bolts, clamps and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and weld parts, using arc welding equipment.
• May assemble parts by bolting.
• May repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using cutting torch, straightening press and other hand tools.
• The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required.

Welder Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a welder, preferably on a construction site.
• Must be capable of passing a welding certification test which includes SMAW and FCAW processes.
• Must be able to read and comprehend welding instructions.
• Must be familiar with blueprints and/or structural drawings.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Must have all required welding tools necessary to perform the above-listed duties.

Welder Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds frequently on the job and able to climb more than 300 feet.
• Must be able to pull own weight when climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding up to 150 feet.
• Excessive amounts of bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, and pulling weights up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to tolerate temperature fluctuations, a loud and dusty work environment, and be around high voltage electromagnetic fields. All the physical demands listed are essential functions.

This role is classified as safety sensitive. Candidates must show the capacity to proactively initiate, effectively lead, and consistently uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards. Compliance with this requirement is a fundamental condition for employment.