Welder's Helper

Horizontal Wireline Services Llc; Irwin (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Wireline Services LLC in Irwin, PA is seeking a Welder's Helper to support the lead welder in joining metal parts, inspecting equipment, and maintaining safety protocols in a fast-paced shop environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, the ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and willingness to work overtime as needed; you will operate tools and assist with welding tasks as directed.

Qualifications

• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Operate necessary tools and equipment.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Commitment to safety at all times.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand and move as required on the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead welder in joining metal parts and filling seams and holes.
• Inspect equipment and structures for weld quality and safety.
• Follow safety protocols and keep work area clean and organized.
• Use electricity and torches to weld components where needed.
• Assist with welding small components used in day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate with the Lead Welder for efficient operations.
• Monitor ventilation and breathable air quality on site.
• Operate specialized welding machinery as directed.
• Regular attendance at the worksite is required.

Skills

Motivated

Independent work

Tool operation

Overtime readiness

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Welder's Helper

Support Irwin, PA, US

Job Summary

This candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. This position is responsible for assisting the lead welder in joining metal parts, filling seams and holes of metal components, inspecting equipment and structures, and following and maintaining knowledge of safety protocol. This position reports to the Shop Manager but functionally to the Lead Welder.

Essential Functions

• Use electricity and torches to produce heat and solder together components made from steel, titanium, copper, and other metals


• Assist the lead welder in welding small components used in the day to day operations


• Assess equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods


• Follow established job-site safety and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area


• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards


• Coordinate and follow direction from Lead Welder for efficient operations


• Monitor the work environment for hazards and maintain healthy ventilation levels to avoid particle or gas inhalation


• Operate specialized machinery for industrial welding


• Take apart and disposes of large metal objects


• Regular attendance at the worksite is required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Exposure

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently


• Operate necessary tools and equipment


• Ability to work overtime as necessary


• Ability to work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and customers


• Must be committed to working safely at all times


• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.


• Frequent sitting, talking and hearing


• Use of hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls


• Reach with hands and arms


• Walk short distances, sometimes over uneven terrain


• Able to work in changing climate conditions if needed

Necessary Physical Abilities to Perform Essential Job Functions

Safety of our employees is a key priority of Horizontal, thus the company must ensure that applicants are physically able to perform certain essential functions of the Welders Helper position. Applicants should be able to physically perform the following activities (or be able to perform these activities with a reasonable accommodation):

• Routinely lift and/or move up to 75 pounds


• Sit, speak, or listen actively for extended periods of time


• Possess full use of both hands in order to feel or manipulate objects, tools or controls


• Perform an extended reach with arms in order to manipulate objects, tools or controls


• Walk short distances, sometimes over uneven terrain


• Perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion, sometimes under extreme weather conditions