Expert Welder

Arcosa Wind Towers is looking for an Expert Welder. In this role you will apply appropriate welding processes to join surface, fabricate and repair parts of metal or other weldable materials. As a professional welder you will use jigs/fixtures to lay-out pieces to be welded according to blueprints, layouts, schematics to join, surface, fabricate and repair parts of metal or other weldable materials. You may also be required to inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and perform minor maintenance to equipment.

Location: Belen, NM

Test Requirements

• 1" plate welded with 1/16" FCAW in the 1G position to be UT tested
• 1" plate welded with 1/16" FCAW in the 3G position for side bends
  
  

What You Will Do

• Core Responsibilities
• Proficiently perform welding in the flat position
• Proficiently operate torch
• Lay-out and mark weld points
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications using measuring devices
• Complete and maintain all required records
• Proficiently perform carbon arcing
• Perform multi-pass welding
• Coach and train lower level welders
• Proficiently read blueprints
• Maintain attendance within acceptable standards
• Safety Activities
• Be aware of and observe all safety practices.
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.
• As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for:
• Activating the potential of our people,
• Caring for our customers,
• Optimizing operations and
• Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.
• Safety Sensitive: Yes
  

What You Will Need

Hard skills

• Experience: Minimum 2 years verifiable welding experience with 1/16" FCAW groove welds in the flat position
• Welders must be able to consistently pass UT inspection on a daily basis
• Must be proficient in gouging
• Must understand and know all Weld Procedures and Weld Maps
• Must be able to train according to Weld Procedures and Weld Maps
• Technical Skills
• Read Tape Measure
• Visual Inspection
• Blueprint Reading
• Maintenance on Welding Equipment
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Soft Skills
• Read, write and speak proficiently in English
• Strong interpersonal communicator, good listener and open to feedback
• Desire to learn
• Team player
• Flexible
• Attention to detail
• Interest and aptitude in technology
• Dependable and punctual
• Strong work ethic
• Adaptable
• Good social skills
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Resourcefulness
• Critical Thinking
• Ability to cross-train
• Leadership skills
• Organization
• Creative
• Decision-making
• Persuasive
  

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