Traveling Welder

Purpose/Summary

To provide general construction labor tasks, in an efficient and safe manner, as part of a welding crew to erect precast concrete panels. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•   Completes general construction labor tasks necessary to weld precast concrete panels 
•   Takes work direction from detail or erection crew foreperson 
•   May perform work of a miscellaneous nature as directed by foreperson 
•   Uses materials/supplies in an efficient manner 
•   Handles equipment in a responsible manner 
•   Follows established safety procedures and policies

Basic Qualifications

Welding experience 

Other Required Qualifications

•   Ability to carry out simple and complex verbal instructions 
•   Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct at all times 
•   Ability to work from heights, including but not limited to ladders and aerial work platforms
•   Ability to obtain membership to a local union 
•   General knowledge of construction practices 
•   Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation 
•   Ability to travel extensively (50% of the time or more, including overnights) and work overtime as needed 

Preferred Qualifications

•  2+ years of construction or manual labor experience 
•   High school diploma or equivalent 
•   Certified Welder (AWS, 3g & 4g) 

  Physical Requirements

Field: Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, climb on a flatbed semi-trailer.

Work Environments

Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles

Education

• High School or better in General Studies

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