Welder Lead

Kirby Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Corporation seeks an experienced welder skilled in layout, fit, and fabrication of metal components for complex structural forms. The role requires interpreting engineering drawings, welding in multiple positions, and maintaining safety standards in a shop environment.

Qualified candidates hold a GED or high school diploma with extensive welding experience, including GMAW 3G and FCAW 3G certifications; overhead crane experience is required. Proficiency with MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma and 5–10 years related experience.
• Overhead crane operation experience required.
• Certified Welder in GMAW 3G and FCAW 3G on plates; additional welding certs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to form complex structures.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using various welding methods.
• Inspect gaps and measurements with micrometer and calipers to ensure precision.
• Assist supervisor and/or manager in coordinating department welders.
• Explain and demonstrate welding procedures to department welders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Independent work

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the lay out, fit, and fabrication of metal components to assemble complex or difficult structural forms, using advanced knowledge of welding and fitting techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements. Assist department supervisor and/or manager in coordinating the activities of department welders.

Responsibilities

• Operation of torch and adjust valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
• Analyze complex engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications on complex or difficult assignments using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler.
• Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding.
• Inspect gap variances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Finish form work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Heat, form, and dress metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
• Develop basic to complex templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Determine required equipment and welding method to complete complex or difficult assignments, applying advanced knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Perform all work in an accordance with quality standards and established safe work.
• Explain and demonstrate welding procedures and techniques to department welders.
• Assist department level welders in resolving technical problems and supervision of complex welding problems.
• May interpret specifications and assignments for department welders.
• May assign and revise work assignments to department welders as required by priorities and work.
• Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety culture.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately.
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively spoken and written.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project.
• Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a consensus.

Education/Experience:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and five to ten years related experience.
• Prior experience safely operating overhead cranes required.

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) preferred.

Certificates & Licenses:

Certified Welder in GMAW 3G minimum on 3/8" plate and FCAW (3G) on 1" plate. Pipe fitting and welding experience required. Additional welding certifications preferred.

Physical Activities & Requirements:

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position, location, and/or customer.

Working Conditions:

Work outside as well as in a shop environment. Shop environment may not have air conditioning.