Welding Tech & Process Improvement Specialist

Arcosa, Inc.; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, seeks a Plant Welding Technician for the Clinton, IL facility. You will support welding operations, train staff, and ensure procedure conformance while applying FCAW, SAW, and SMAW techniques.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting welds, maintaining inspection records, and leading on-floor and classroom training to sustain high quality and safety standards. This role requires first shift and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years FCAW, SAW, and SMAW welding experience.
• Able to read welding symbols, procedures, drawings and BOMs.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• First shift availability.

Responsibilities

• As the welding subject matter expert, provide welding support to production welders, supervisors, and other plant personnel.
• Troubleshoot welding technique and routine equipment issues.
• Maintain welder continuity, equipment calibration, and flux oven logs.
• Evaluate and implement welding process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Perform welding training on the shop floor and in classroom settings.
• Assist in qualifying welding procedure specifications.
• Oversee daily pole school operations and training records.

Skills

FCAW welding

SAW welding

SMAW welding

Weld inspection tools

Welding symbols

CWI/CWE certification desired

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Amp/volt meters

Wire feed meters

Gas flow meters

Fillet weld gauges

Undercut gauges

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, seeks a Plant Welding Technician for the Clinton, IL facility. You will support welding operations, train staff, and ensure procedure conformance while applying FCAW, SAW, and SMAW techniques.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting welds, maintaining inspection records, and leading on-floor and classroom training to sustain high quality and safety standards. This role requires first shift and strong teamwork.