Welder

Welder

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Mertz 2400 N Waverly - Ponca City, OK 74601

Overview

Level: Experienced Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Swing Education Level: High School Travel Percentage: None

Description

Welder

Job Description

Department: Welding

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Hourly

Reports To: Welding Lead

Location: Ponca City, OK

Amount of Travel Required: N/A

Work Schedule: First Shift: Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Third Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Positions Supervised: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY: The welder is a welding professional responsible for assembling and fabricating trailer and tank/vessel components in accordance with drawings, specifications, and applicable welding standards. This role performs structural welding using MIG and other welding processes while ensuring quality, safety, and production requirements are met in a manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may.")

• Studies drawings and prints of work to be performed to determine operations to be performed and materials required.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, or otherwise sets pieces in place preparatory to cutting and welding, and measures dimensions for conformance to specifications.
• Cleans parts to be welded using wire brushes and grinders.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates such welding equipment as electric arc welders, gas welders, and selects proper electrodes, gas orifices, torch tips, etc. based on type of material being welded.
• Fabricates and performs welding on trailer and tank/vessel parts and assemblies including components and sub-components of these trailer and tank/vessels parts.
• Inspects welds for cracks, burn through and weld spatter.
• Must be able to weld on carbon steel, set and maintain welding machine (tip, liner changes, etc.) and weld vertical, horizontal and overhead.
• Operates overhead bridge cranes as necessary to perform work.
• Must completely follow shop related safety protocol, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s) and pre-employment Pulmonary Function Test (PFT).
• In person, predictable attendance in Ponca City, OK.
• Overtime required based on business needs.
• Proficiency in spoken English language.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• Required:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of welding experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with MIG welding and/or graduation from an accredited welding school.
• Preferred:
• Experience welding in a manufacturing or structural steel environment.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of AWS, API, ANSI, and ASME welding codes and standards.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, weld symbols, and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot welding issues.
• Ability to set up and maintain welding equipment, including tips and liners.
• Physical dexterity and ability to perform repetitive welding tasks.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and work effectively in a production environment.
• Willingness to work in a fast paced, high demand manufacturing setting.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and workmanship standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The welder is frequently required to walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, crawl, lift, balance, stoop, handle materials, and squat or kneel. They must be able to stand for at least 8 hours consistently per shift without external support, and must regularly lift and move up to fortynine (49) pounds independently and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with a team lift. This role requires working both indoors and outdoors, often during inclement weather, while performing labor intensive duties. The work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials and operating conditions. Given the hazardous nature of the work environment, employees are required to wear company mandated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to welding hood, Cat2 Flame resistant shirt, steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and certified welding gloves, and must strictly adhere to all safety policies, including the Companies' Life Saving Rules and procedures at all times.

Work hours may include early morning, late afternoon/evening hours, and weekends in combination depending on job demands.

AAP /EEO STATEMENT

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.

Last Revised: 04/2026