Welder (Field) - New Construction

Lexicon Inc; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA Contributions

Paid Holidays

401k Match

Job summary

Lexicon Inc. is seeking a skilled Welder to join our team. The position offers pay ranging from $26-$30 per hour and a $100 daily per diem, plus a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Companys university provides training and growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes safety and reliability; candidates must read blueprints, pass welding tests (SMAW/FCAW), and be able to work overtime in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ welding experience, preferably on a construction site.
• Must pass SMAW and FCAW certification tests.
• Must be able to read welding instructions.
• Must be familiar with blueprints and structural drawings.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Must have all required welding tools.

Responsibilities

• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding applying proper welding techniques.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together.
• Bolt, clamp 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.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Tape measure reading

Safety awareness

Tools

SMAW welding

FCAW welding

Welding certification

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.

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

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.

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.

• $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.
• Bolt, clamp and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and welds 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 an 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 able to 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.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for our company without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Note: The company does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources: [e-mail]

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