Field Welder - DSS (Southwest - Tyler, TX.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Planning, organizing and facilitating jobs as assigned to the welding department including print reading and interpretation.


• Audit equipment for potential repairs.


• Trouble shoot jobs and equipment needed to complete jobs.


• Create and facilitate projects to completion including any related paperwork or service reports.


• Communicate plans and projects effectively to other employees, training them if necessary.


• Safely use rigging and lifting equipment.


• Maintain the highest standards concerning quality of workmanship and safe work performance.


• Maintain clean work practices and understand the effects of dirt and debris.


• Understand and adhere to our safety culture.


• Demonstrate a willingness to work with others and prove dependability.


• Take direction and instruction well.


• Demonstrate good internal and external customer service skills, communication and a positive attitude.


• Extensive travel will be required.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in special projects, as needed.


• Answer telephone calls, complete service reports and maintain records as required.


• Actively participate in safety meetings.


• Provide daily progress updates to supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITY:

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Work experience in the trade as outlined in the Job Summary level.


• Knowledgeable in various areas, including gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, and hydraulics.


• Must be proficient in layout, fit-up and fabrication.


• Possess and maintain certifications in 8000Ni2, II70, Stick and Hardwire.


• Understand and utilize tools for set up and layout work.


• Be proficient with hand and automatic torches, MIG, TIG, and Brazing, Automatic welding, and rotators.


• Proficient in bore build-up, structural repair, and crack repair.


• Demonstrates ability to run sub-arc when required.


• Have a demonstrated ability to perform light machining, utilizing drills, taps, etc.


• Be proficient in welding and cutting of all types.


• Possess a proficient understanding of metallurgy and its application to welding.


• Possess appropriate tools per the Welder Tool List.


• For the safe and effective performance of the position, must be fluent in English.

PREFERRED:

• Completion of a technical school welding program.


• Welding experience on shovels and draglines.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Exposed to dirt, grease, dust, noise, chemicals, paints and other elements.


• Exposed to extreme temperatures.


• Heavy lifting – up to 50 lbs.


• Prolonged walking, sitting and standing.


• Working in elevated position, climbing, bending, stooping, and pulling.


• Use of all necessary personal protective equipment.


• Use hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.


• Use feet frequently in repetitive movement.


• Will require travel, overtime and varying schedules.