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Pottsville Quarry
Welder
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A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$48,138 / year median in Pennsylvania
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Overview Pottsville Quarry and Asphalt is seeking a Welder to fabricate and repair new and/or sed items of various kinds of metal in a face-paced shop. The ideal candidate is safety focused, team oriented, motivated, and takes initiative. Why work for Pottsville Quarry and Asphalt? Competitive salary commensurate with experience Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs all work according to OSHA/MSHA and H&K Safety policies Receives direction orally or written from shop foreman on plans of fabrication or repair for the day's tasks. Evaluates the job to verify that supplies are on hand to complete the task. Tracks progress and communicates with supervisors in the event of an unscheduled repair requirement that would lead to the loss of production that would otherwise be completed as scheduled. Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the job. Reads prints, then measures, cuts, fits, tacks, welds, and polishes various types of metals by varying types of process. Other duties may be assigned Qualifications Required Skills, Education, and Experience High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR 2 years of related experience and/or training Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered Able to use mechanics hand tools, welder (SMAW, GTAW, GCAW, GMAW), plasma cutter, and torches Valid driver license Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience Degree (such as bachelor or associate) or certificate welding or related program from an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical school 3 years related experience AWS D1.1 or