Follows applicable welding procedures (AWS, AISC)
Welds on the ground level, above ground and below ground, in any required position.
Chips peens and grinds material to prepare for welding or finish.
Welds structural materials such as plates, sheets, girders, tanks, etc., occasionally involving uncommon structural metals or machine metals under close tolerances of heat application and workmanship.
Straightens materials by heat or flame.
Perform gouging and scarfing as needed.
Must take and pass welding test in accordance to AWS D1.5.
Receives instructions, prints, sketches and work orders.
Reads and interprets blueprints and plans the fitting operation.
Directs and assists in handling and spreading of material, assembling material into required relationships according to detail drawings; handling and placing detail material in assembly, placing bolts, drift pins and other fastening deceives in proper locations.
Lays out work lines or fits up jigs for positioning material when required; checks, squares, and scribes all detail connections.
Responsible for work conforming to drawings and notes thereon.
Cleans up material by grinding or chipping.
Burns and tack welds for assembly purposes. Burns, copes, bevels and straightens material. Does minor layout.
Spot paints for identification marks.
Moves material to and from the work area. Moves welding equipment to material when necessary. Positions component parts on a table held by a fixture or jib, tacking when required.
Keeps work area clean and orderly.
Knows safety rules that apply to the safety of others and to personal safety. Reports the malfunction of equipment to proper authority. Performs other work as instructed by supervision.

The role is for 1st SHIFT 7A-5:30P Monday thru Thursday 4-10 hour shifts occasional overtime on Friday or Saturday

Reports to the Plant Manager

Position is based at Plant 2 in Bainbridge GA, JUST OUTSIDE OF TALLAHASSEE FLORIDA!!

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

5 years of experience in structural steel or fabrication welding.

Must be capable of welding to AWS D1.5 quality and specifications.
Must be capable of passing fracture critical inspections.
Must possess good communication and customer service skills.
Must be able to read and understand shop fabrication drawings and be able to layout, fit-up and form material according to the prints.
Must have a good understanding of welding symbols.
Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Requirements

Prior bridge work experience.
Experience in overhead crane operation.

Offered compensation: $15/hr - $35/hr

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