Welder

Your Job
pDo you like working with your hands and big metal toys, tools and machines? Do you learn quickly and take pride in a job well done? Are you looking to gain and enhance your skills in a trade offering lifelong work opportunities in diverse areas of the economy? Well, if any of this describes you, then we'd love to talk to you about a Welder position./p

Your Day
br strongThe job responsibilities emmay /eminclude the following:/strong br ul liUsing hand-held or remotely controlled welding equipment to join or cut metal parts, or fill holes, indentations, or the seams of metal products./li liStudying blueprints, sketches, or specifications and calculating dimensions to be welded./li liInspecting structures or materials to be welded and monitoring the welding process to avoid overheating./li liMaintaining equipment and machinery./li liWorking outdoors, often in inclement weather, on a scaffold or high platform. May also work indoors in a confined indoor area designed to contain sparks and glare./li liLifting heavy objects, working in awkward positions while bending, stooping, or standing to work overhead./li liWorking evenings or weekends, with 8 to 12-hour shifts each day./ul /br strongYou will also need to:/strong br ul liBe detailed oriented, have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, an

Your Gain
br p strongWhat you may gain while on the job:/strong br ul liStaying active - this job will keep you busy and engaged throughout the day./li liCommunication skillsstrong /strong- to provide information and coordinate with supervisors and co-workers to carry out daily responsibilities./li liLearning opportunity - a chance to learn a wide variety of welding skills and knowledge./li liTeaching amp; mentoring skills - helping train and prepare new employees for the job./li liRewarding career - opportunities for advancement to supervisory, management, and advanced assignments./ul /p