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Phoenix Fabricators
Shop Welder
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A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$44,787 / year median in Kentucky
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Why Join Us At Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, we believe that success comes from hard work, teamwork, and growth. Our work is challenging and rewarding, giving you the opportunity to take on exciting projects, solve complex problems, and see the real impact of your efforts. Whether you're in the field or the office, you'll be part of a team that values ambition, skill, and dedication where your contributions are recognized, and your career can thrive. Company Overview Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC ("Phoenix"), founded in 1986 and headquartered in Avon, Indiana, is one of the nation's leading construction companies in elevated water towers and storage containers. Phoenix has constructed over 5,000 elevated water storage tanks throughout the United States as well as several foreign countries. By employing our own field crews, Phoenix offers a turnkey operation through engineering, fabrication, foundation installation, field erection, field coating, and maintenance. Phoenix maintains the industry's highest-rated safety standards and safe working environment, earning numerous "Tank of the Year" awards from the Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association, American Water Works Association, and Tnemec Industrial Coatings. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Work under a Shop Supervisor and collaborate with shop team members Follow all safety procedures and maintain positive work habits Interpret blueprints, sketches, and technical specifications Use basic math skills to calculate dimensions and weights Inspect materials before and after welding Perform final inspection on completed welds Operate an Oxy/Acetylene torch Weld using GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW processes in various positions Grind and gouge metal for extended periods when required Operate overhead bridge cranes to move materials Apply rigging techniques using key plates, bull pins, keys, shims, lifting lugs, nuts, U-bars, etc. Ensure weldments meet AWS D1.1 and