Welder

NOW HIRING – WELDER

Pay Range: $20–$24/HR DOE

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Additional Days: Fridays and Saturdays as required by business needs.

Job Description

Ameri-Force is seeking experienced Welders!

This position is responsible for inspecting the interior and exterior of every spirally welded cylinder entering the designated station for welding defects, base metal defects, and dimensional tolerances. The Welder will perform necessary repairs to ensure all cylinders meet required specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules, policies, and procedures.

Inspect the entire interior and exterior surfaces of spirally welded cylinders and perform repairs in compliance with AWWA C200 and additional job specifications as required.

Accurately report repairs and dimensional measurements of cylinders to the nearest 32nd of an inch.

Utilize an oxyacetylene cutting torch to square cylinder ends and perform repairs as needed.

Perform minor maintenance and repairs to welding equipment and tools.

Properly use tools and care for equipment provided by the company to complete job tasks.

Maintain a clean, organized workstation free from clutter and trip hazards.

Work under general supervision and report to a crew leader and/or supervisor.

Essential Job Functions & Qualifications

Must pass a 3G weld test with back gouging and back welding using the FCAW process.

Must be able to weld within the criteria of ASME Section VIII UW-51 (100% RT X-Ray).

Must maintain a 92% acceptance rate in accordance with ASME Section VIII UW-51 (100% RT X-Ray).

Must be experienced in Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) experience is a plus.

Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the welding field.

Utilize the flux-core welding process, cutting torches, handheld grinders, and other tools necessary to complete repairs.

Must be able to carry out instructions provided in written and oral form.

Position frequently requires standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crawling, climbing, using hands to handle objects, operating controls, and using tools.

Must have an unrestricted range of motion necessary to perform job duties, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Required Competencies

Problem Solving & Innovation

Work effectively independently and in groups to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Meet challenges with resourcefulness and generate suggestions for improving work.

Demonstrate sound and accurate judgment.

Organizational Support

Follow all company policies and procedures.

Support the organization's goals and values.

Communication

Listen effectively and seek clarification when needed.

Respond appropriately to questions.

Participate in meetings and demonstrate group discussion skills.

Write clearly and informatively.

Read and interpret written information effectively.

Present numerical data accurately and effectively.

Self-Management

Demonstrate effective self-management skills.

Attendance, Dependability & Flexibility

Maintain reliable attendance, demonstrate dependability, and remain flexible to meet business needs.

Work Environment & Conditions

Candidates must be comfortable working in an industrial environment that may include:

Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and the risk of electrical shock.

Working around machinery, moving equipment, cranes, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment.

Using electrical hand tools and welding equipment.

Working outdoors in changing weather conditions, including rain, sun, snow, and wind.

Working in improperly illuminated, awkward, or confined workspaces.

Working above ground level where fall hazards may exist, including ladders, rooftops, bucket trucks, and scaffolding.

Exposure to loud industrial environments, such as metal manufacturing departments and areas with large earth-moving equipment.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Repeatedly required to climb vertical ladders.

Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Must regularly apply 75 foot-pounds of torque during the assembly, dismantling, erection, and installation of structures, tank jigs, scaffolding, and related equipment.

Regularly swing a 10-pound hammer.

Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

What We Offer

Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Life and Supplemental Life Insurance

Company-Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Fun Company Events

Training and Development

Employee Discounts

Career Opportunities

EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability

Ameri-Force Benefits

As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment.

Our competitive benefits package includes:

Industry-Leading Pay

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Short-Term Disability Benefits

Term Life Benefits

Referral Bonuses

Referral bonuses are available for specific jobs only.

About Ameri-Force

Since 1991, Ameri-Force has been a leader in skilled trades staffing, offering a people-focused approach that provides competitive advantages for our clients and rewarding career opportunities for our contract employees.

Leveraging our deep expertise in maritime, manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, and energy sectors, we ensure a seamless experience by efficiently managing federal and state taxes, unemployment, and workers' compensation.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, tailored to meet the needs of our workforce.

Join Ameri-Force and be part of a company that values your success!

Learn more at www.ameriforce.com

Additional Information

The specific duties, skills, and qualifications may vary depending on the company's requirements and the nature of the tasks performed at the site. Employees must be willing to make reasonable adjustments to their tasks depending on the requirements of the client.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Pay Range: $20–$24/HR DOE