What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at Berkel & Company Contractors Inc?
Job Description: Welder
Position Summary:
The general purpose of the welder is primarily to be responsible for the adequate and safe welding of components used in the daily production of piling equipment and accessories. Work is completed under the direction and/or guidance of the superintendent, keyman/foreman, and/or shop supervisor. This position will require the candidate to be available on an on-call basis to travel in the event of an emergency repair.
Responsibilities:
- Fabricate, per drawing, the various weldments needed for standard and non-standard production.
- Performing, in an expert manner, any welding job from start to finish (including welding, layout, fixturing, drilling, and tapping) without instructions or assistance – except for unusual circumstances.
- Perform set up and operation of burning, grinding, sawing, tapping, and drilling operations.
- Complete deburring of parts after welding.
Additional Responsibilities When Not Welding:
The following additional responsibilities of the welder may be assigned by the superintendent, shop supervisor, or keyman/foreman when conditions warrant.
- Assist the other crew members or shop personnel in performing their duties as directed by the superintendent, shop supervisor, and/or keyman/foreman.
- Housekeeping is always a major concern, not only on the construction site but in the shop/warehouse. When conditions are such that the welder is not actively involved in welding activities, the superintendent, shop supervisor, and/or keyman/foreman may require the welder to walk around the jobsite or shop and concentrate on housekeeping by picking up trash.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules
Job Requirements:
- AWS D1.1 Certification a plus
- 2-3 years’ experience