Welder III

HEARTLAND FABRICATION LLC; Brownsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

HEARTLAND FABRICATION LLC is seeking a full-time permanent welder to perform FCAW welding in 2F/3F positions. The role requires passing Weld 3 tests and working with a fitter on tack welds. You will set up equipment, troubleshoot, and inspect welds to ensure standards are met.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and technical training is preferred but not required. Overtime is an essential function of this position and safety gear is mandatory on a heavy industrial site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school training, preferred, however, is not required.
• Ability to work well under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Weld 2F and 3F fillet welds in horizontal and vertical positions without supervision.
• Perform tack welds working with a fitter.
• Set up welding equipment and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Inspect welds for quality and repairs to meet standards and specifications.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and maintain acceptable attendance; overtime is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Welding

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school training (preferred)

Tools

Welding equipment setup

Job description

THIS IS A FULL TIME PERMANENT PAID POSITION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / SKILL / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has passed Weld 3 test.
• Welding qualification limited to welding horizontal(2F) and vertical (3F) fillet welds until they pass a fillet weld break tests.
  • After fillet weld break tests passed, they may tack in groove welds.
• Welding is FCAW only.
• Weld in the 2F and 3F position without supervision after expectations are established.
• Perform tack welds working with a fitter.
• Select and set-up welding equipment and basic troubleshooting.
• Inspect their fillet (2F/3F) welds and basic repairs to ensure compliance to standards and specifications. (After TC time)
• Ability to weld to Reasonable Expectations (RE’s)
  • Note: RE’S while in probation
  • RE Reduction: WK9 WK10 WK11 WK12 WK13 WK14 WK15

50% 57% 64% 71% 78% 85% 92%

• Ability to follow verbal and or written instructions.
• Ability to establish working relationships with other employees and supervisors.
• Acceptable attendance, following the established Company policies.
• Overtime is an essential function of this position

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Environment is that of a heavy industrial worksite
• Outdoor elements are a factor. Extreme weather conditions such as heat and cold
• Exposure to air particles such as dust and chemicals
• Exposure to loud, penetrating noises in some work areas
• Proper personal protective equipment is required such as, steel toed or metatarsal boots, ear plugs/earmuffs, safety glasses, pants, and hard hats
• This is a safety-sensitive position. A safety sensitive job or position is where the employee holding the position has, at any time during his or her employment, the responsibility for his or her own safety or the safety of others

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical school training, preferred, however, is not required
• Ability to work well under minimal supervision