Welding Operator BBNA III

BlueScope Buildings North America; Rainsville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueScope Buildings North America is seeking a Welder 2 in Alabama to join our manufacturing team. You will operate and fabricate welds per blueprints, inspect work for quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a high-demand environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of welding experience. AWS D.1.1 certification is preferred, with opportunities to mentor junior welders and advance technical skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, or ACT WorkKeys Assessment at certified job profile skill level.
• 3+ years of welding related experience.
• AWS D.1.1 Welder Certification (preferred).
• 1-year certificate from a technical school (preferred).
• 5+ years of welding related experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
• Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications and to determine structural soundness.
• Review engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements and task sequences.
• Work on complex level work, including special projects, fabricates fixtures and jigs, job site repairs.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement and corrective action activities.
• Layouts material and sets up for automated devices or robotic welding.
• Provides training and mentoring to new Welders.
• Perform housekeeping, 5-S, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communications

Blueprint interpretation

Quality focus

Team mentoring

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ACT WorkKeys certification

Tools

Welder

Plasma cutter

Cutting torch

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Company Description

For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future - we look forward to hearing them!

I. Summary of Primary Purpose of the Position

Summarize in 2 to 4 sentences the primary function and value of the position.

Under limited supervision, the Welder 2 independently operates and proficiently processes complex level work. Welder 2 joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques and operating welding equipment. Welders interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings or schematics to determine appropriate welding processes.

II. Primary Duties & Responsibilities *

In addition to complying with all safety, environmental, quality, and core policies, and contributing to the company's Zero Harm and Zero Defects commitment, the following briefly describes the 3 to 6 primary activities (not all activities) that are regularly performed, and the approximate percentage of time annually devoted to each (equals 100%).

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools – 35%
• Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications and to determine structural soundness – 20%
• Review engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements and task sequences – 15%
• Works on complex level work, including special projects, fabricates fixtures and jigs, job site repairs, etc. – 10%
• Actively participates in continuous improvement and corrective action activities – 5%
• Layouts material and sets up for automated devices or robotic welding – 5%
• Provides training and mentoring to new Welders – 5%
• Perform housekeeping, 5-S, and other duties as assigned – 5%

III. Key Measures

• Safety/Hazard reporting and observations
• Hand Weld efficiency rate
• Attendance
• Quality/Claims -- ensure accuracy in all job functions to avoid quality claims
• Stop Tag count

IV. Tools Required

• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as outlined in the role specific Job Safety Analysis
• Tablet, drawings or blueprints
• Welder, plasma cutter and cutting torch
• Hand tools such as tapes, squares, grinder, scraper, hammer, wire brushes, drills, and punches
• Overhead crane and jib hoist

V. Education & Experience Qualifications

Minimum

• High School diploma or equivalent, or ACT WorkKeys Assessment at certified job profile skill level
• 3+ years of welding related experience

Preferred

• AWS D.1.1 Welder Certification
• 1-year certificate from a technical school
• 5+ years of welding related experience

VI. Skills & Competencies

• Good communications skills
• Ability to successfully pass AWS D.1.1 Welder certification test
• Ability to successfully attain related welding and inspection certifications (CWI, CWB, etc.)
• Good mechanical and trouble shooting skills
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices to perform inspections on finished products
• Understanding of blueprints/drawings and the ability to interpret and apply design aspects to current projects

VII. Working Conditions & Physical/Mental Demands

Indicate frequency for each activity: N (Never), R (Rarely), O (Occasionally), or F (Frequently)

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. 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. (Please refer to Job Capability Analysis).

Frequency
Customer Contact
Extensive client contact, visibility, interaction, and exposure. May be required to host clients (existing or potential) and/or speak to senior level executives.
R
Deadlines
Work assignments are typically deadline driven
F
Equipment Usage
Computer usage may be required up to 90 percent of the time and include heavy periods of keyboarding, repetitive motion, and/or eye strain
R
Equipment Usage
May operate high cost equipment usi