Stacks Welder

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Summary: The Stacks Welder is responsible for welding and fabricating metal structures made of galvanized steel, HRS, CRS, and aluminum. Ensuring high-quality welds while adhering to strict safety protocols due to the unique challenges of welding zinc-coated materials. The role involves preparing surfaces, selecting appropriate welding techniques, and maintaining equipment to produce durable, corrosion-resistant products that meet industry standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform welding on galvanized steel using techniques such as MIG, TIG, or stick welding, ensuring strong, high-quality welds that meet design specifications.
• Remove zinc coating from weld areas by grinding, cleaning, or other methods to prevent zinc inclusion in welds, which can weaken joints.
• Follow strict safety protocols, including using proper ventilation and approved respirators, to avoid health risks from zinc fumes, which can cause metal fume fever. Wear protective gear such as welding helmets, gloves, and safety glasses.
• Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance and longevity
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Welding certifications (e.g. American Welding Society (AWS) or an associate degree in welding technology are preferred. Experience: 2-6 years of welding experience, with specific experience welding galvanized steel or working in metal fabrication. Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles. Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English

Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical schematics.
• Knowledge of the safety protocols for handling galvanized steel and welding fumes.
• Knowledge of advanced welding techniques for galvanized steel, such as removing zinc coatings prior to welding to improve welding integrity.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication.
• Attention to detail to ensure high-quality welds and detect defects.
• Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot welding or equipment issues.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with coworkers.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to policies and procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to stand 8-10 hours per shift, 5-6 days per week, while working in a physically demanding environment while having to bend, twist, and lift materials up to 50 lbs. (up to 170 lbs. with assistance and use of devices.)

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in a manufacturing facility which may expose workers to ambient temperatures and chemical fumes. Vapors and fumes are within regulatory limits but require proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Employees may work in confined spaces or heights, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols. Must be able to work in hot and cold climates. Welding galvanized steel requires special care due to health risks from zinc fumes. Welders must use local exhaust ventilation and/or approved respirators and avoid welding directly on zinc-coated surfaces without proper preparation to ensure safety and weld quality.

Salary Description

Minimum hourly rate of $19.00 / Hr.