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.