What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Structural Welder position at Steelcon Inc?
It's time to perform hands-on work you can truly be proud of. SteelCon Inc. in Vandalia, MO is adding multiple full-time Certified Structural Welders to our team!
About Our Company:
At SteelCon Inc., we don't just fabricate steel - we build the backbone of America's progress. Our mission is to deliver cuttingedge structural solutions with unmatched reliability. We live by our core values: Excellence, Responsibility, Innovation, and Teamwork. These values shape our culture, guide our decisions, and create an environment where employees thrive.
If you're an experienced welding professional looking for a great new opportunity to grow within the trade, keep reading!
WHAT YOU'LL DO AS OUR CERTIFIED STRUCTURAL WELDER:
- Work from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday with overtime available and some weekends as needed
- Plan, lay out, and fit metal components while maintaining alignment tolerances
- Set, fit, and erect structural assemblies and modules within alignment tolerances
- Locate and mark reference lines (center, buttock, and frame lines)
- Properly align parts using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls
- Install structural foundations and items like doors, hatches, brackets, and clips
- Tack weld panels, bulkhead, assemblies, and more
- Safely roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape metal parts using machinery like ironworkers, presses, plate rolls, and press brakes
- Accurately follow blueprints and instructions with minimal supervision
- Comply with all safety procedures, quality expectations, and company policies
WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:
- Experience-based pay of $20.00 - $24.00/hour
- PTO
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Company parties
When you join SteelCon, you join a company committed to your longterm success through advancement opportunities, career development, and a workplace where your contributions truly matter.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
If you're interested in becoming our Certified Structural Welder, you'll need to be able to:
- Maintain American Welding Society certification on a 1-inch plate in flat position using the gas metal arc welding and flux-cored arc welding processes
- Adequately operate a cutting torch
- Adjust the welder to ensure proper feed rate and temperature
- Properly operate forklifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes
- Learn and use hand signals for crane operation
- Read, understand, and follow cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings
- Perform general math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, etc.)
- Read, write, and follow semi-complicated verbal and written instructions
- Communicate with managers and co-workers
- Set priorities, meet goals, and work under periodic supervision
- Use a tape measure/ruler
- Follow safety policies and take accountability for your work
- Multitask
You will need to pass various welding tests, including:
- The fillet weld break test using the gas metal arc welding process
- A basic welding test that covers shop drawing interpretation, weld symbols, welding processes, weld process symbol interpretation/application, and a visual acuity test
- A fitting test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc.
Meet the qualifications listed above? Then hit apply and take the first step towards becoming our Certified Structural Welder!
Salary : $20 - $24