Job Description

The Lead Welder is responsible for fitting,welding and polishing work assigned to the fabrication team by the Shop Lead or Fabrication Manager.

The Lead welder will take point in activities that involve fabrication, pipe welding, and administrative tasks to support the production and manufacturing of specialized water treatment equipment.

Conducts on-site surveys of work to be performed.

Establishes priorities for the shop, plans, assigns, trains, and directs work of the weld team

Computes time and material costs by estimating labor hours and material ordering

Welds stainless steel piping using GTAW.

Welds bracing using (predominantly) GTAW, (rarely) SMAW, GMAW and other methods as required.

Fabricates parts to build specialized equipment.

Ensures welds are made to specification.

Reads blueprints to facilitate the building of specialized equipment.

Cuts various materials using saw, torch, plasma and other methods.

Layout, fit, weld and finish components per drawing.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED required, a technical degree is preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of work-related experience with fabrication (fit up and welding) of metal piping, frames and braces.

AWS or ASME certification required.

Experience with GTAW and GTAW welding processes.

Experience in stainless steel manufacturing preferred.

Capable of performing physical acts such as lifting, climbing and manual dexterity

Must be certified in forklift operation within 90 days of employment

Must have minimum welding tools shield, gloves, leathers, basic tools

Desired Characteristics :

Minimum of 3 years of experience in pipefitting, fabrication, and operation of drill press, belt sander, band saw, ironworker and bench grinder

Experience in reading P&IDs

AWS or ASME Welding certification

Knowledgeable and committed to Environmental, Health & Safety practices

Knowledge of basic inventory control concepts

Knowledge of basic quality control concepts

Excellent communication skills

Diligent

Customer focus

Teamwork

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,diagram, or schedule form.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Last updated : 2024-05-24