Welder

Welder The ideal candidate will be responsible for welding, fabricating, repairing, and reinforcing metal components on heavy machinery and equipment. This role supports equipment reliability by performing high-quality welding, preparing materials, inspecting completed work, and following established safety procedures. Key Responsibilities • Weld, fabricate, repair, and reinforce components on heavy equipment such as buckets, dump trucks, excavators, bull dozers, trailers, backhoes, frames and structural assemblies. • Use appropriate welding processes, which may include flux-core, arc welding, and oxy-fuel or plasma cutting. • Read and interpret work orders, measurements, and specifications to determine welding requirements. • Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, fitting, cleaning, beveling, and positioning components before welding. • Inspect completed welding for quality, alignment, strength, penetration, and compliance with specifications. • Repair cracked, worn, or damaged metal parts to restore safe and reliable equipment operation. • Operate hand tools, power tools, cutting equipment, welding machines, grinders, hoists, and related shop equipment. • Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in safe, clean, and operating conditions. • Follow all company safety policies, hot-work practices, and PPE requirements. • Document completed work, materials used, repair details, and any equipment concerns as required. • Communicate with supervisors, mechanics, operators, and team members to coordinate repairs and minimize equipment downtime. Qualifications and Skills • High school diploma • 10 years of relevant experience • Valid driver’s license • Previous welding, fabrication, or heavy equipment repair experience required. • Knowledge of welding safety practices, hot-work procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment. • Ability to use measuring tools, grinders, torches, cutting equipment, clamps, jigs, and welding machines. • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to produce quality work with minimal supervision. • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy materials and equipment as required. • Ability to stand, bend, kneel, squat, climb, reach, and work in awkward positions for extended periods. • Ability to work around heat, sparks, fumes, noise, dust, grease, oils, and moving equipment. • May be required to work indoors, outdoors, in a shop, in the field, or on active jobsites.