Welder/Fabricator

Welder/Fabricator

Sletten Construction is looking for Welder/Fabricators to support current construction projects. The Welder is responsible for assisting the shop and construction teams to complete projects requiring welding and other tasks. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test as well as a weld test.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing welding tasks on construction sites as well as in the shop
• Utilize equipment to unload, stack, and organize steel materials
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including daily logs and materials usage
• Effectively communicate with team members, vendors, and clients
• Work with Foreman to troubleshoot and resolve any issues that may arise
• Perform equipment repair
• Ensure welds meet required standards and specifications
• Identify and correct any defects or deficiencies
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Must work quickly, productively, and safely without error and consistently meet the production goals as set by the Foreman, Superintendent, or Project Manager.
• Must consistently produce quality workmanship as judged by company standards
• Must comply with all company safety and personnel policies

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Welder/Fabricator
• Strong knowledge of welding techniques, including plan reading, weld symbol identification, layout, fitting, and welding
• Experience with a variety of welding processes (e.g., FCAW-G, FCAW-S, GMAW, SMAW, PAC, OAC)
• Must be over 18
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry 80 lbs.
• Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, lift overhead, work at heights, walk/work in rough terrain in order to access equipment, tools, materials, and jobsite in order to complete work.

Additional Information

• EOE, M/F/D/V welcomed to apply
• This role is signatory the Operators Engineers Union
• Work environment is changing and will be both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Travel is required