Welder Mechanic

Welder Mechanic Job Highlights

Company Profile

Airmatic is an industry-leading supplier of mechanical products and services to the industrial, construction, and utility markets.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a hard-working professional who enjoys meeting challenges and exceeding Customer expectations. The welder should have experience in multi-arc welding processes, a combination welder who is practiced in SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), GTAW (TIG), and Oxygen/Acetylene Flame Cutting and Carbon Arc Gouging.

Educational Qualification

• The prospective applicants may be required a High School Diploma or Equivalent qualification from a welding school.

Note: Pass AWS D1.1 SMAW 3G and 4G combo welding tests

Work Experience

• The candidates should have 3+ years of welding experience in cement, chemical, refining, or similar manufacturing industries.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve Airmatic goals
• Assist with general site work such as loading and unloading equipment and materials, site preparation and clean-up, mobilization and demobilization to and from the job site, scaffolding erection, and other construction site tasks and duties as assigned
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat bend, grind, or bolt components parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
• Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
• Follow MIG, TIG, and/or SMAW/STICK welding procedure specifications to efficiently produce quality welds in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances to meet specifications using micrometer, caliper, and precision instruments
• Lay-out, position, align and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, flange line-up pins, wraparounds, center finders, and rulers
• Maintain work area(s), assigned vehicle(s) and equipment, tools, and supplies in a neat, orderly, good working order and safe condition
• Perform firefighting duties if necessary
• Perform or assist with fit-up and preparation of welds, such as debur, grind, chop, and hammer workpieces, to achieve proper surface
• Perform or assist with post-weld clean-up, inspection, and repair
• Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, diagrams, and written instructions describing assigned tasks
• Adhere to the Airmatic Code of Professional Conduct
• Recognize and accept the business principle that providing great customer service is job #1 for every Airmatic Associate
• Freely comply with all MSHA, OSHA, Customer site, and Airmatic safety rules, regulations, and procedures. Perform all work qualified and trained to do safely in a manner that protects him/herself, fellow employees, and all other workers on the site
• Carry out complex oral and written instructions given by Site Foreman, General Foreman, and authorized Airmatic representatives.

Other Requirements

• Detail-oriented, well organized, neat, and orderly
• Maintain facial hair daily so that a respirator/facemask can seal properly – this may require being free of facial hair and/or being clean-shaven
• Pass background, and drug and alcohol screening. Note: Airmatic has a comprehensive drug policy that includes random testing.
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protection equipment, such as steel-toe work boots, hardhats, ear, and eye protection
• Work at least an 8-hour shift and up to a 12-hour shift, which may include some weekends and holidays. Note: Overtime may be required.
• Work in enclosed spaces, such as tanks, bins, and silos
• Work outside in harsh weather conditions, or inside in hot, humid conditions

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Desire and ability to work in a culture that rewards sound judgment, initiative, taking responsibility, honesty, passion, and hard work
• Display a strong work ethic – punctuality, integrity, personal responsibility, emphasis on quality, discipline, and sense of teamwork
• Embrace a culture that values cathedral builders – not bricklayers
• Good oral, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills combined with an energetic, friendly, and outgoing disposition
• Lift a minimum of 50-pounds and climb up to 250-ft in height

Benefits/Perks

• Airmatic provides seasonal work clothing, PPE and other safety equipment, and mechanic’s hand and power tools.
• The company offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation and Sick Benefits; Flex Benefits Plan; 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing.
• The welder will receive competitive compensation. The pay rate will be established upon successful completion of trade and welding tests.

Employer’s Statement

Airmatic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.