Shop Welder

Full Time
Albuquerque, NM
Posted 5 months ago

Welders of this company work up to 9 hour shifts, regularly lift and carry 75 lbs, weld off scaffolding, work around heavy equipment in a very fast-paced production environment. Drug-free environment.

Preferred: At least 5 years structural steel fabrication experience, welding certifications or ability to become certified, willing to work in the shop or field, safety training

Job Requirements:

  • Must be drug-free at all times
  • Sense of Urgency during working hours
  • Good attitude
  • Respect for authority
  • Shop welders work quickly and efficiently; candidate needs to be able to keep up with production
  • Ability to stand for 9 hour shifts
  • Follow verbal procedures
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
  • Work on scaffolding/heights in a commercial construction setting
  • Self-motivated 
  • Must be able to read and decipher shop drawings
  • Must possess keen eyesight and hand-eye coordination
  • Must have basic math and verbal communication skills 
  • Must able to stoop, stand, bend and work in awkward positions to complete welding duties
  • Often are required to do their work at a great height on a scaffold
  • Be able to access online safety training within first week
  • Required for field work: Hard Hat, Welding Hood, Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Boots & proper welding attire

Application Requirements:

  • Complete and return Application of Employment before scheduled interview/weld test
  • Must be able to attend in-person interview, required weld test (info below) & take drug screen at an Albuquerque, NM location
    • Welding test: 6 plates total
      • 1. SMAW – Weld Rod Test – 7018 (2G, 3G,4G)
        • ⅜ plate
        • ¼ backing strip
      • 2. SMAW – Weld Rod Test – 7010 (2G, 3G)
      • 3. FCAW Wire Weld Test – NR-211-MP (2G, 3G,4G)

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