What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Welder position at Fabcon?
Purpose/Summary
To provide general construction labor tasks, in an efficient and safe manner, as part of a welding crew to erect precast concrete panels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Completes general construction labor tasks necessary to weld precast concrete panels
- Takes work direction from detail or erection crew foreperson
- May perform work of a miscellaneous nature as directed by foreperson
- Uses materials/supplies in an efficient manner
- Handles equipment in a responsible manner
- Follows established safety procedures and policies
Basic Qualifications
Welding experience
Other Required Qualifications
- Ability to carry out simple and complex verbal instructions
- Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct at all times
- Ability to work from heights, including but not limited to ladders and aerial work platforms
- Ability to obtain membership to a local union
- General knowledge of construction practices
- Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation
- Ability to travel extensively (50% of the time or more, including overnights) and work overtime as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of construction or manual labor experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certified Welder (AWS, 3g & 4g)
Physical Requirements
Field: Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, climb on a flatbed semi-trailer.
Work Environments
Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles