Welder III

Evolving Solution Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Rodney Hunt is seeking a Welder III to perform complex welding and fabrication on heavy steel components in our shop environment. You will interpret drawings, maintain tight tolerances, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to resolve technical issues.

With 5–7 years of welding experience and a strong emphasis on quality control, you will mentor junior welders and support weld procedure qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Advanced knowledge of welding processes, fabrication practices, and blueprint interpretation.
• Ability to perform complex fabrication and welding assignments independently.
• Strong understanding of quality control requirements and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced welding and fabrication on complex assemblies and heavy steel components.
• Execute welds in various positions while maintaining required quality and production standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, fabrication prints, specifications, and welding procedures independently.
• Layout, fit, fabricate, and weld components requiring close tolerances and critical dimensions.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements throughout fabrication.
• Troubleshoot fit-up, welding, and fabrication issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform advanced dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Work directly with Engineering, Production, and Quality personnel to resolve technical issues.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Welder I and Welder II employees.
• Support weld testing, procedure qualifications, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to inspection hold points, quality standards, and company welding procedures.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AWS certifications

Crane operation

Job description

At Rodney Hunt, we are problem-solvers, focused on a common purpose: solving flow control challenges of the water & wastewater industry. As a global technology and engineering leader, we provide solutions for customers in industrial and municipal markets.

Overview:

The Welder III is an advanced skilled trade professional responsible for performing complex welding and fabrication work with minimal supervision. This position demonstrates advanced technical knowledge, consistently produces high-quality weldments, and serves as a resource for less experienced welders. The Welder III contributes to solving fabrication challenges while supporting production, quality, and safety objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced welding and fabrication on complex assemblies and heavy steel components.
• Execute welds in various positions while maintaining required quality and production standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, fabrication prints, specifications, and welding procedures independently.
• Layout, fit, fabricate, and weld components requiring close tolerances and critical dimensions.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements throughout fabrication.
• Troubleshoot fit-up, welding, and fabrication issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform advanced dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Work directly with Engineering, Production, and Quality personnel to resolve technical issues.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Welder I and Welder II employees.
• Support weld testing, procedure qualifications, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to inspection hold points, quality standards, and company welding procedures.
• Assist supervisors in prioritizing workflow and coordinating production activities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Advanced knowledge of welding processes, fabrication practices, and blueprint interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex fabrication and welding assignments independently.
• Strong understanding of quality control requirements and inspection processes.
• Proven ability to mentor and support junior welders.

Preferred:

• Current AWS certifications.
• Experience with pressure-retaining, structural, or critical-service weldments.
• Advanced rigging and crane operation experience.
• Experience supporting weld procedure qualification activities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Regular exposure to welding fumes, sparks, and hot materials.
• Required to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods.
• Work is performed indoors in a shop environment; it may involve occasional outdoor tasks.
• You must wear PPE including a welding helmet, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.