Welder Weekend/ Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Weekend Shift/ Night Shift

36-Hour Work Week Paid for 40 Hours- Weekends

53 hour week Weeknights

$1.20 Per Hour Shift Differential for Nights

Friday- Sunday 5 AM- 5 PM or 5 PM- 5 AM

Night Shift Monday- Thursday 5PM- 5AM

Double Time After 50 hrs. Worked!

At Veritas Steel, we’re leading the way in the bridge fabrication industry and want you to join our team! We look for people who are committed to working safely by performing their job to the best of their ability, as well as people who enjoy fun and hard work. Ready to leave your legacy? Join the Veritas Steel team today!

Welders employed at Veritas Steel's Palatka location are responsible for performing FCAW & SMAW processes to codes, and standards, including repairs and miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Shop Supervisor. They must be able to meet high production demands in a timely manner and complete high-quality work with expertise. Welders must also adhere to company policies to ensure a safe working environment.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses proper safety equipment to ensure surfaces are adequately prepared for all operations:
• Air arc, Grove Welds, Flex Core, Full Pin
• Using correct procedures to obtain proper weld profile, etc.,
• Understands general knowledge of welding codes and welding tools
• Proper preparation, cleaning, and setup
• Hand torch – setup and use
• Understand basic weld symbols/gauges
• Maintains shop, equipment, tools, vehicles, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required items and ensuring safety 
• Coordinates with shop supervisor and other personnel for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently, on time, and with no defects
• Adheres to safety policies to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and surrounding coworkers

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
• Need to be able to read metric tapes
• Able to adapt to work priorities, communicate well, meet deadlines and schedules, and work as part of a team
• Commitment to work safety and actively participating in our safety culture
• Commitment to attendance policy and procedures
• Quality, accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability of work performed
• Willingness to learn and contribute to the success of your team
• Welding experience is preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 40 pounds and carry 30 pounds
• Must be able to push /move objects up to 50 pounds of force
• Pulling requirements up to 122 pounds of force
• Necessary to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel up to 99% of the shift
• Must have a good range of motion when reaching forward, shoulder to overhead, and bending
• Agile fingers and thumbs on both hands

Working Conditions: 

• Work is performed indoors in a large warehouse or outside in all weather conditions
• There is regular exposure to dirt, dust, paint fumes, noise, moving equipment, heavy steel & other possible hazardous conditions
• Safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, and steel-toed boots are required; a respirator is required for specific operations