Welder II

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation seeks a skilled welder to fabricate and assemble structural components using MIG welding, ensuring precision and adherence to engineering specifications.

Read blueprints, perform quality checks, and mentor Level 1 welders while upholding AWS/ASME standards and a strong safety mindset in a heavy fabrication shop.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Familiar with AWS D1.1 structural welding code.
• High attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean manufacturing.
• AWS certification is a plus.
• 2–4 years MIG welding experience in structural/heavy fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex MIG welding operations on structural steel and heavy components.
• Interpret blueprints and welding symbols with minimal supervision.
• Perform quality checks using gauges, measuring tools, and NDT basics.
• Assist in training Level 1 welders and provide technical guidance.
• Troubleshoot welding issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards (AWS, ASME, etc.).
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding symbols

Quality workmanship

5S/Lean

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Welding certification

Technical training

Tools

AWS certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is critical in fabricating and assembling structural components using MIG welding techniques, ensuring precision, durability, and compliance with engineering specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Perform complex welding operations on structural steel and heavy components
• Interpret detailed blueprints and welding symbols with minimal supervision
• Perform quality checks using gauges, measuring tools, and NDT basics
• Assist in training Level 1 welders and provide technical guidance
• Troubleshoot welding issues and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain compliance with industry standards (AWS, ASME, etc.)
• All other duties assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure Kelvion's Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.

• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework

REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Familiarity with structural welding codes and standards (AWS D1.1 or equivalent).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and workplace safety practices.
• AWS certification is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or welding certification preferred.
• 2-4 years of MIG welding experience, preferably in a structural or heavy fabrication setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.