Welder

Category Skilled Labor - Trades

Description

Position Summary

The position leads and coordinates the activities of our Crane Structural Welder Employees.Crane Structural Welder/Fabricators are responsible for performing high-quality welding and fabricating tasks on structural components of cranes and heavy machinery. This role involves leading the team, interpreting blueprints, specifications, and engineered drawings to ensure precise and safe welding of materials. The welder/fabricator foreman will work with various types of metals, such as steel and aluminum, and use a range of welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding to fabricate and repair crane structures.

Principle Accountabilities

• Leads the activities of employees; provides assistance to workers engaged in production activities; troubleshoots worker and production problems and recommends solutions. Engages in interactive communication. Trains workers in production methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies. Monitors comprehension and re-trains as necessary.

• Adheres to schedule and maintains regular attendance at work-site. Works overtime as assigned.

• Maintains a safe and clean work environment, returns all tools after use to proper storage location, and performs routine housekeeping (i.e.: cleaning, organizing). Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Identifies unsafe working conditions and notifies supervisor.

• Examines and inspects work progress and equipment to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met. Advises supervisor of equipment needing attention.

• Records information such as personnel, production, and operational data on specified forms and reports.

• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering specifications to determine welding and fabrication requirements for crane components.

• Weld and fabricate structural crane components including torsion box and bed assemblies, multi-piece booms, masts, and outriggers using various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding.

• Use a variety of fabrication tools and equipment such as saws, drills, grinders, welding machines, and bridge cranes to complete tasks.

• Ensure that all welds meet industry standards and safety regulations.

• Inspect materials and structures to identify defects or areas that require repair.

• Collaborate with engineers and fabricators to ensure proper fit and alignment of components.

• Assist in the assembly and installation of crane structures when necessary.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated supervisory experience. Other desired qualifications include:

• Ability to read and interpret production drawings.

• Previous supervisory experience.

• Skilled with the use of tools and measurement devices.

Proven experience as a structural welder, preferably with crane or heavy machinery experience.

• Certification in welding (e.g., AWS or other recognized certifications) is highly preferred.

• Proficient in welding techniques including MIG, TIG, and stick welding.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.

Equal Opportunity Employer