Welder

Welder Position

EIG Electrical Systems, as part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking for a motivated welder to join our vibrant team in Surprise, AZ. Together, we'll work toward our vision of creating a brighter, more sustainable future. If you're seeking a workplace that highly values integrity, innovation, a positive work environment, and your unique talents, then you're in the right place!

Responsibilities include:

• Learn and apply proper tool and equipment usage in completing metal work. Drill holes in metal, concrete, and masonry structure. Locate and mark reference points. Dig postholes and erect ornamental fencing.
• Assemble metal work, including structural ironwork and opening framing. Weld brackets to lintels, sills, columns or other structural framework. Create bolted and welded connections while erecting structural steel framing members. Bolt, clip, and weld ironwork. Bolt newel posts, balusters, and other stairway parts/rails to supports; embed in sockets.
• Install metal work, structural ironwork/joist/deck, and opening framing, including metal windows and door frames. Stage and sequence steel pieces according to erection plans for hoisting and framing. Measure and mark layout for installation. Set and check elevations. Connect ironwork to brackets, anchors, and existing structures. Verify installs are level and plumb. Install cover plates and molding with metal screws.
• Follow directions and adhere to company procedures. Apply an understanding of construction/welding terminology and industry to execute with excellence. Submit time entry daily. Comprehend and apply instructions and ask questions as needed. Remain open and flexible to changes. Seek clarity from Foreman or Leadman as needed.
• Manage work and self by noting work to be completed each day, completing tasks safely, demonstrating a willingness to assist with other tasks, as needed, and staying focused and motivated to build with excellence.
• Coordinate with other trades. Communicate with trade partners to coordinate work to be completed and ensure work flows smoothly. Escalate any issues or concerns, as needed.

Required education and experience:

• Experience using templates, square, transit, laser, level, plumb bob, transit, posthole digger
• Experience operating a welder, torch, power tools, and hand tools
• Experience operating off-road forklift, aerial boom, and scissor lift
• 5 to 10 years of Construction Welding/Fabrication experience
• Willing to work outside in various weather elements on large commercial construction projects

Preferred education and experience:

• High School Diploma
• Welding/Journeyman Certifications and/or Training
• Previous experience assembling metalwork
• Experience reading fabrication and erection drawings
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training completion
• Willing to travel regionally as needed

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity togetherby harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.