Welder

Structural Welder MIG, Stick, TIG welding This foreman role oversees the precise relocation, installation, and alignment of industrial machinery and equipment. You will lead work on leveling, aligning, and setting machinery and power sources on foundations or base plates, ensuring accurate installation in a variety of manufacturing environments. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, advanced rigging capability, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints while working to exacting standards of accuracy. Responsibilities Level, align, and install industrial machinery on foundations or base plates according to specifications and project requirements. Set, level, and align electric motors and other power sources such as turbines with associated equipment to ensure proper operation. Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and drawings to guide the relocation and setup of machinery and equipment. Perform and oversee rigging activities to safely move, lift, and position heavy industrial equipment. Use mechanical skills and tools to assemble, adjust, and secure machinery components during installation. Apply alignment techniques, including optical alignment where required, to achieve precise tolerances and equipment positioning. Coordinate and participate in machine installation, equipment moving, and related construction activities on various jobsites. Ensure work meets precise standards of accuracy, verifying measurements and alignment using appropriate tools and methods. Follow oral and written directions, plans, and blueprints to complete tasks safely and efficiently. Compare and evaluate differences in size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects to ensure correct fit and installation. Interpret flat drawings or pictures and visualize how they translate into solid, three-dimensional installations. Support or perform welding tasks related to structural components and machinery installation when needed, especially where structural welding is required. Maintain a safe work area by following established safety procedures for rigging, welding, mechanical work, and equipment movement. Travel to multiple jobsites and adapt to different facility layouts, conditions, and project scopes. Essential Skills Proven ability to level, align, and install industrial machinery on foundations or base plates. Demonstrated experience setting, leveling, and aligning electric motors and other power sources such as turbines with equipment. Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical skills for machinery installation and adjustment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and technical drawings accurately. Advanced rigging skills for safely moving and positioning heavy industrial equipment. Experience with machine installation, equipment moving, and related construction activities. Capability to perform precise alignment work, including the use of optical alignment methods. Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and measure work against defined standards. Skill in comparing and recognizing differences in size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects. Ability to visualize how flat drawings or pictures translate into solid, three-dimensional objects and installations. Strong ability to follow oral and written directions, plans, and blueprints in a field environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Structural welding experience is a plus and beneficial for work on structural components during installations. Experience in iron work related to machinery and equipment installation. Experience in construction environments, particularly within manufacturing facilities. Comfort working with a variety of tools and equipment used in rigging, welding, alignment, and mechanical installation. Ability to travel to multiple jobsites and adapt to different facility conditions and project requirements. Why Work Here? You will join a well-established, reputable contractor with a strong presence in the marketplace and a steady pipeline of projects. The organization values long-term employment and seeks individuals who want to build a stable, multi-year career. You can expect consistent work, opportunities to develop advanced technical skills, and the chance to work on diverse, challenging industrial projects. Work Environment This role involves working at many different jobsites, primarily within existing or newly constructed manufacturing facilities. Some environments are climate controlled, while others are not, so you should be comfortable working in varying temperatures and conditions. You will regularly work around industrial machinery, rigging equipment, welding operations, and construction activities, following site-specific safety practices and procedures. Hours and shifts may vary depending on project needs, and travel between sites is an integral part of the job.