Traveling Welder - Midwest
Company
Fabcon Precast
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
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Job Description
Purpose/Scope:
To provide general construction labor tasks, in an efficient and safe manner, as part of a welding for precast panels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Completes general construction labor tasks necessary to caulk precast concrete panels
• Takes work direction from welding 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:
• 3G & 4G Certified Welder
• AWS Certification
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 ladders and aerial work platforms above 20 ft
• Ability to obtain membership to local Laborers 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
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 Environment:
• Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles
To provide general construction labor tasks, in an efficient and safe manner, as part of a welding for precast panels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Completes general construction labor tasks necessary to caulk precast concrete panels
• Takes work direction from welding 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:
• 3G & 4G Certified Welder
• AWS Certification
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 ladders and aerial work platforms above 20 ft
• Ability to obtain membership to local Laborers 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
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 Environment:
• Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles
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