Welder - Lancaster, United States - Aerotek
Description
**Description:**
Welder - Stick/Fluxcore
1st shift: Mon-Fri 7am - 3:30pm (currently working 6am - 4:30pm M-F and 6am - 2:30pm Saturday for OT. Approx. 58 hours a week. Projecting this to last through April 2024 as of now. Could go longer depending on project completion status)
Pay Rate: $20-26/hr
Job Description:
A Welder, Level III (W/L3) is a trained, skilled, semi-certified craftsman who is responsible for cutting, positioning, aligning, fitting, welding, installing, erecting, dismantling, bolting and/or repairing steel structures and other similar sub-assemblies using different types of welds, utilizing the proper tools, equipment and materials for the various tasks required for all phases of the steel construction processes of a project from start to completion, whether it is a part, sub-structure and/or a complete building structure or project, in order to deliver a quality project in a given time limit, per plans, following our Method of Construction, quality and safety standards while working side by side with other welders or sub-trades and is responsible and accountable for his quality, accuracy, and performance of work with supervision.
Adhere to all company policies, processes, procedures, rules and regulations at all times
Assist in making buildings weather tight for nights/weekends and when appropriate during work days; be alert to pending weather conditions
At times, will need to work in coordination with sub-trades. (Remember the subcontractor works for MODLOGIQ and their conformance to the flow of work is essential and expected. This is not to say that the subcontractors requests do not have to be taken into account as MODLOGIQ wants all subcontractors to succeed and be profitable also, but flow of work in the MOC plan takes precedence. Any conflicts you have with a subcontractor in this regard should be addressed to the Weld Shop Supervisor as it will be his responsibility to address these issues with the subcontractors project manager)
o Tool box talks and other safety meetings
Be knowledgeable of and have experience on machines and tools used in the steel fabrication trade, including the use and maintenance; detect faulty operation of equipment
Be responsible for daily work area cleanup, neatness, and orderly stocking of material
Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, bolt, or grind component parts as necessary to satisfy the technical requirements and create a welded final product.
Complete the tasks of the Method of Construction (MOC) for projects assigned. It is a Welders responsibility to follow the plan, to communicate issues, problems, road blocks, etc. back to the Welding Foreman.
Examine finished product or work and have it verified by the Welder Foreman or Weld Shop Supervisor
Knowledgeable with tools and fabrication principles and be able to apply that to the work process.
Layout, position, align and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
Lift or move materials, sub-assemblies, and/or finished products with large cranes
Maintain a positive attitude with sub-trades, inspectors and fellow workers
Monitor your work activities and labor hours against project schedules; complete the work within the time allotted
Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas metal arc, and flux-cored arc, and shielded metal arc.
Perform work competently to avoid repetitive mistakes
Read, review, and understand the information provided on all plans, specifications, scope sheets, and other miscellaneous information given for each specific project to complete the tasks as required. Focus is to be placed on details and method of construction to be used.
Review and understand performance level needed before starting a project; perform work assigned in the quickest and easiest way to complete a job without sacrificing quality or safety
Set-up work in jigs for fabrication of parts or assemblies
Stop any work conducted in an unsafe manner. Practice and enforce safety all the time.
Train and practice the latest techniques in the welding field; constantly strive to improve your quality and level of skill and certification
Weld components in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions
Use the proper tools and equipment needed for a job to ensure a good output
**About Aerotek:**
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at
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