Certified Welder

Overview Rust Constructors is seeking a highly skilled Certified Welder to join our team in Guthrie, Kentucky.This position will initially support field work related to the City of Guthrie Interim Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project. Rust Constructors Inc. is a full-service, merit-shop construction and maintenance company providing life-cycle services for the mining, power, industrial, infrastructure, and government markets. Our services include construction, construction management, construction consulting; testing, checkout, start-up; and plant services including total plant maintenance, shutdowns, turnarounds, production support and technical support. Rust is a wholly owned subsidiary of Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. Responsibilities The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Perform structural welds using SMAW (Stick), based on project specifications. Read and interpret structural blueprints, welding symbols, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS). Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, beveling, and aligning metal components before welding. Fit and tack weld assemblies to ensure precise positioning and dimensional accuracy. Inspect finished welds to ensure zero defects, proper penetration, and compliance with visual inspection standards. Maintain equipment by performing routine checks on welding machines, torches, and gas regulators. Follow safety protocols, including proper ventilation, and proper PPE utilization. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Active Welder Certification (AWS D1.1), or greater. 1+ years' experience working as a structural or industrial welder in a fabrication shop or field environment. Strong print reading skills, including full comprehension of standard welding symbols. Preferred Qualifications: Trade schools, seminar, or other relevant training. Proficiency in multiple processes, with strong expertise in SMAW (Stick) or GMAW (MIG) preferred. Additional Information: Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization. The rate for this position is $33.00 per hour. Shimmick offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Employees can choose from multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options available. We provide 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Our paid time off program includes paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off in addition to PTO days. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, and voluntary coverages such as pet insurance, legal, and identity theft protection. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.

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