Industrial Welder presso Steel Equipment Specialists, LLC

Steel Equipment Specialists is a leading player in the steel equipment manufacturing and engineering industry, committed to delivering top-quality products and services to our clients. With a strong dedication to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our team.

Position Overview

The role of a Welder at Steel Equipment Specialists (SES) requires experience in an industrial environment with experience in capital project fitting of large steel materials to create high-precision assemblies. Welding aptitude, competent experience with flux-core, and certifications are a must.

The successful candidate will have Job duties that will include:

General Knowledge & Skills

• Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to strict drawing tolerance specifications.
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, fitting, and welding operations in their proper sequence.
• Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using mainly flux-core, and other stick, MIG, or TIG welding equipment.
• Cuts workpiece, using handheld torches, plasma cutters, or track burners.
• Must evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications using approved fillet weld gages.
• Must hand dress and weld prep each weld joint using hand grinders, hand torches, and plasma cutters. 
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using flux-core, stick, MIG, and TIG applications.
• Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts (jigs and fixtures).
• Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of parent metals grade, pre-heat and post heat requirements, weldability of similar metals all according to AWS welding standards.

Required Experience

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on, practical experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; current welding certifications, and all required personal tools to fulfil required tasks.
 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are required to operate welding tools and machinery safely and effectively.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in various positions including kneeling, crouching, and lying down.
• Visual acuity is required to inspect welds and read blueprints or technical drawings.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to heat, fumes, noise, and other environmental conditions typical of an industrial welding setting.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as welding helmets, gloves, safety glasses, and respirators is mandatory.
• Ability to respond quickly to auditory signals (e.g., alarms, verbal instructions) in a noisy environment.

Benefits

- Steel Equipment Specialists actively benchmarks our employee positions to confirm we offer the most competitive of salaries and accurately scale commensurate with experience.

- Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, and disability insurance 

- 401(k) retirement plan with excellent company match

- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

- Professional development opportunities

- Student Loan reimbursement opportunities to maximize earnings

Steel Equipment Specialists, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Join our team and help us maintain our commitment to safety excellence in the steel manufacturing and engineering industry! Your expertise and dedication will make a significant impact on our organization and contribute to the growth of our business, our employees, and our community.