Production Welder - Night Shift

Westerman is a multiple site manufacturer of production and storage equipment within the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our equipment helps optimize well pad design, improve separation efficiency and lower overall equipment spend through high-performance surface separation and processing technology. Our equipment is setting new standards for performance and economics nationwide.
This is a Night Shift position with Shift Differential
This position will be located in Casper, WY at our JW Williams facility (a company of Westerman, Inc).
This position requires employees to be on-site and work in the shop. Successful candidates will be required to live in Casper or within a reasonable commuting distance. Relocation assistance is available and can be discussed during the interview process.
***$2,500 Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates***

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

A great Welder will read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
A Welder will cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
Force steel components into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools as a Welder.
Pull, push, or pry steel components into approximate positions for bolting into place.
Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.
Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
A Welder will also fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Dismantle structures or equipment.
Welding of separators, glycol absorbers, piping large and heavy wall vessels and flow coils. Must be able to perform quality x-ray welds on a consistent basis.
Welding low pressure products such as heaters, reboilers, glycol coolers, liquid accumulators, building skids and natural draft combustors
Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler
Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment
Cuts workpiece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife
Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form
Installs or repairs equipment, such as lead pipes, valves, floors, and tank linings
Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments
Removes rough spots from workpiece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper
Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
Single hand welding
Pipe Fitting
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

A great Welder will pay close attention to detail and ability to make clean lines and cuts when welding
Read and interpret blueprints; understand how the final product should look
Identify flaws in welds or structural imperfections in the metal
Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Knowledge of the properties and characteristics of metals used for cutting, welding and forming objects and of various welding fluxes and rods.
Knowledge of safety precautions related to occupational hazards, procedures and practices of the trade.
Skilled in identifying the proper power and hand tools in the safest possible manner and various equipment.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A WELDER POSITION:

EDUCATION

~ High School Diploma or equivalent

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

At least 1 year welding experience Must be able to clear a weld assessment screening, including 3G Plate and 2 processes with visual and bend acceptance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift. Must be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 50 pounds. Must have strong range of motion. Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend. Must be able to see, speak, hear, and read. Must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices. Must use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts. Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. Must be able to wear appropriate PPE including seatbelt. Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds. Some aspects of this position may require working in tight quarters. Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.

Westerman, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.