Welder

Position Summary

The basic function of this position is to work closely with other team members to complete assigned tasks on time, under budget, and within tolerance in a manner that aligns with Procon, Inc's values and goals. This position will be a manual labor position and the ability to follow directions is critical. This position will require common sense, logical thought processes, and the ability to work in a safety conscious manner. This position requires the employee to provide their own personal hand tools and to wear all required PPE. The Welder will report directly to the Steel Erection Superintendent. All employees are expected to adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the Procon Employee Handbook and Corporate Safety Manual and behave in a manner that aligns with Procon's Values.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. General:
   
   1. Welders are required to perform a variety of tasks depending on job needs and supervisor instructions
   2. Safety conscious
   3. Able to follow directions
   4. Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
   5. Operate and maintain welding equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
   6. Inspecting welded joints and structures to ensure they meet quality and safety standards
   7. Will set and maintain personal work pace in order to accomplish production goals set by site leadership
   8. Will motivate and empower co-workers in immediate vicinity to maintain work pace to accomplish target production goals
   9. Be aware of upcoming equipment, tool and material needs for assigned tasks and communicate any lack to supervisor at least 24 hours prior to needing
   10. Maintain clean and organized jobsite to prevent and eliminate potential job site hazards
   11. Recognize and understand safe work practices such as proper lifting, fall protection requirements, PPE requirements, fire protection, etc.
2. Equipment/Vehicle Operation:
   
   1. Must have the ability to operate equipment such as skid steers, forklifts, and motor vehicles as required by site leadership (training will be provided as deemed necessary by leadership)
   2. Conduct and document daily pre-trip and pre-startup inspections of any vehicle or equipment to be operated. Report any faulty or non-functioning items immediately to supervisor
   3. Have knowledge in the safe and correct way to operate required equipment and vehicles. Do not operate any equipment or vehicles unless properly licensed and trained
   4. Must obey all applicable traffic laws and safety procedures, such as seatbelt usage, etc
3. Clerical/Other:
   
   1. Assist with accurate time collection by reporting time in detail to supervisor each day
   2. Report all near misses, incidents, or accidents to the job site supervisor prior to end of shift
   3. Promptly report any and all mechanical problems with equipment or vehicles, as well as any needed supplies for the job site.
4. Additional Responsibilities
   
   1. All other duties required by Foreman or other SES leadership
   2. Follow all policies and procedures as set forth in Employee Handbook and Corporate Safety Program

Qualifications, Competencies and skills:

• 1 or more years of practical trade experience is preferred
• The ability to speak English and Spanish is preferred
• OSHA 10
• AWS Welder Certifications preferred
• Welder Test 3G and 4G with stick welding

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.