Structural Welder/Fabricator – Class A

This position is responsible for welding structural steel with stick, mig or flux core process, as well as fabrication of modules, ladders, platforms, handrails and other structural items.

Essential Functions

• Uphold VME core values: Integrity, Responsibility, Fairness, Clarity
• Read and understand structural drawings
• Make welds that pass visual inspection, x-ray or other nondestructive testing that is required
• Build all the structural pieces by the drawings and standards for each job
• Layout, torch cut, grind, tack weld and operate overhead cranes
• Use work order traveler to clock into the specific job function being worked on
• Follow all work instructions given by the Production Supervisor and/or QC Inspector
• Practice and participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance to VME safety policies and procedures
• Actively promote and personally observe all company policies, employee handbook, safety and security procedures
• Comply with company work schedule, including but not limited to overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary
• Comply with company timekeeping policy

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to pass welding test per ASME code requirements – flux core, hard wire, stick 7018
• Ability to tack weld
• Ability to torch cut accurately
• Ability to gouge
• Ability to operate overhead crane
• Ability to use critical thinking to solve problems
• Ability to work well with management, customers, inspectors and other shop workers
• Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings
• Ability to correctly use shop equipment: punch, saw, drill
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Basic math

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, talk, or hear
• Use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• The employee must frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Ability to lift 50-100lbs
• Work in outdoor conditions and work near moving parts in high, precarious places
• Occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions, ambient air, temperature extremes, fume or airborne particles, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but sometimes high

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 2 years of experience as a structural fabricator
• 0-2 years of experience welding or tack welding

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

Shift:

Work setting:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tyler, TX 75707: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location