Welder Assistant

General Description

This is an assistant position that will help develop the knowledge of various welding techniques and perform the duties in changing environments. This position has the potential to progress into a full time Welder role.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Be willing to assist and develop skills in cutting with an oxygen acetylene torch
• Be willing to assist and develop skills in using a plasma cutter on various different types of metal
• Be willing to assist and develop skills in stick welding (overhead, vertical, and flat)
• Be willing to assist and develop skills in MiG welding (overhead, vertical, and flat)
• Be willing and have the ability to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces safely
• Be willing to assist and develop skills in air arc cutting.
• Be willing to assist and develop skills in grinding, using cut off wheels, and operating a band saw.
• Be willing to assist and develop skills using a pipe threader (up to 3 inches) and using a pipe wrench and various types of fittings.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands/ fingers to handle or feel
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above shoulders
• Required from time to time to perform tasks at high heights safely
  
  

Qualifications

• Be available to work flexible schedules (nights/weekends - required at times)
• Must have an acceptable driving record
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay (after 90 days)
• Weekly Pay
• 401K Match
• Entertainment Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
  
  

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Employees will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisors.