Wire Welder

Bracken Construction Company, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracken Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Wire Welder to lay out, fit, align, assemble and weld metal components using arc welding methods. You will interpret welding instructions, blueprints, and structural drawings to ensure precise fabrication and assembly.

The role requires 3+ years of welding experience, ability to pass FCAW-G tests (horizontal, vertical, overhead), and reading of drawings. On-site construction environment with potential overtime to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a welder, preferably on a construction site.
• Must be capable of passing a welding certification test that includes FCAW-G-2G (horizontal), 3G (vertical), and 4G (overhead)
• Must be able to read and comprehend welding instructions.
• Must be familiar with blueprints and/or structural drawings.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Must have all required welding tools necessary to perform the above-listed duties.

Responsibilities

• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding by applying proper welding techniques.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together.
• Bolt, clamp and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and welds parts, using arc welding equipment.
• Assemble parts by bolting.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using cutting torch, straightening press, and other hand tools.
• Stencil completed welds with assigned employee numbers
• Clean all welds and weld areas with a wire brush or wire wheel.
• Work overtime hours as necessary to meet project deadlines.
• Regular, punctual attendance is required.

Skills

Arc welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Tools

Welding tools

Job description

The Wire Welder is responsible for laying out, fitting, aligning, assembling, and welding metal components using arc welding equipment and appropriate SMAW and FCAW welding techniques. This role involves the interpretation of welding instructions, blueprints, and structural drawings to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly. The Wire Welder also performs repairs by cutting, straightening, reshaping, dismantling, and reassembling metal parts using welding equipment and hand tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding by applying proper welding techniques.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together.
• Bolt, clamp and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and welds parts, using arc welding equipment.
• Assemble parts by bolting.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using cutting torch, straightening press, and other hand tools.
• Stencil completed welds with assigned employee numbers
• Clean all welds and weld areas with a wire brush or wire wheel.
• Work overtime hours as necessary to meet project deadlines.
• Regular, punctual attendance is required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a welder, preferably on a construction site.
• Must be capable of passing a welding certification test that includes FCAW-G-2G (horizontal), 3G (vertical), and 4G (overhead)
• Must be able to read and comprehend welding instructions.
• Must be familiar with blueprints and/or structural drawings.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Must have all required welding tools necessary to perform the above-listed duties.

Physical Demands:

• Weld in awkward positions.
• Frequently lift and carry objects more than 50 pounds.
• Climb and work at heights higher than 300 feet.
• Pull own weight when climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding up to 150 feet.
• Excessive amounts of standing, sitting, bending, stooping, carrying, and pushing, and pulling weights.
• Utilize hand tools to perform job duties.
• Work in extreme temperatures and a loud and dusty environment.
• Be able to wear all required safety equipment.
• Comply with all company safety and quality control programs and OSHA regulations.