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Robar Enterprises
Certified Field Welder
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An Iron or Steel Worker installs iron or steel beams, girders or columns that create the structural frame for tall buildings, bridges or other large structures.
$68,841 / year median in California
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Certified Field Welder Robar Enterprises - 3.4 Hesperia, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $27 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Forklift Certification Mechanical blueprint interpretation Mechanical fabrication Steel construction materials High school diploma or GED Welding Certification American Welding Society (AWS) standards Driver's License Construction plans Construction drawing review Assembly drawings Steel frame structures Full Job Description Smith Ironworks is a professional steel fabrication company with a variety of products to fit all project needs. We are looking for motivated full-time regular Field Welders to join our team. You will be responsible for welding on structural iron, steel erection, and completing the tasks in a safe, timely, quality manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Careful initial planning of the job to be carried out, reading and following erection drawings/plans. Using cranes to lift and guide individual steel components into position. Knowledge on crane signals Accurately aligning and leveling each steel component into place before bolting and welding them into fixed positions Using mobile elevated work platforms, ladders, lifts as the structure gains height, to access sections off the ground. Forklift/Boom Lift certifications are a plus Laying metal decking, and installing safety railing as the structure is built up Health and safety is very important, so strict adherence to OSHA guidelines are a must and to be followed at all times. Regular use of a variety of both hand-held and motorized tools and machinery is required. Standing for extending periods of time is common. Lifting of up to 50 pounds is required. Lays-out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, protractor, and ruler. Tack welds or welds components and assemblies using GTAW or GMAW techniques. Inspects components prior to assembly, making sure they comply with manufacturing blueprints Cuts workpiece, using powered die grinders, hand grinders and/or hand shears. Be able to weld in multiple positions. Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. Equipment Maintenance, perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Displays a basic mechanical aptitude. Familiar with equipment function and servicing requirements. Able to perform preventive maintenance as assigned. Required High school diploma/GED required MIG, TIG, or Stick welding experience. Minimum of 1-year experience in fabrication. Must be able to read blueprints/plans Knowledge of reading erection drawings/plans 2+ years' experience as a Structural Steel / Misc.