Welder Fabricator (Manufacturing)

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants. 

Sherwood Construction has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Welder Fabricator may be involved in the creation of new structures or objects and/or may be required to repair existing ones. This role is responsible for rebuilding ground engaging tools or building one-off items for equipment. The Welder Fabricator will be working with various crews cutting or welding structures as needed. Under general supervision, this individual must independently perform duties in a safe & efficient manner and must be comfortable communicating directly with all Mechanics and Foremen in the heavy construction industry. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. Travel may be required. This role is classified as safety sensitive. BENEFITS

• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• Yearly boot reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

·         Ability to follow instructions

·         Work as a member of a team and with all crews doing necessary tasks to complete a job

·         Operate hand tools and other equipment in order to complete a task and/or job

·         Ensure work quality by preserving and maintaining work being done, as well as, completed work

·         Follow company safety policies and apply improved work practices to ensure safe & efficient operations and jobsite

·         Read & interpret engineering plans and blueprints (recognizing welding symbols & specifications)

·         Utilize blueprints along with other data, such as work plans, to develop and design welding projects

·         Perform detailed work techniques such as laying out, cutting, fitting, measuring and welding metals

·         Regularly inspect & test welds and equipment such as dozer blades, wheel loader buckets, scraper pans, push blocks, etc. to ensure completed work is durable and meets specified standards

·         Possess knowledge of welding processes and machinery such as stick, MIG, TIG and ARC

·         Perform repairs when wear and tear is identified

·         Able to utilize heavy machinery such as forklifts and manlifts as well as various saws and grinders

·         Capable of using oxygen/acetylene torch  

·         Perform other related duties as assigned

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES

·         Work Standards

·         Continuous Improvement

·         Initiating Action

·         Adaptability

·         Contributing to Team Success

·         Managing Work (Time Management)

·         Communication

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·         Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools

·         Mathematics

·         Manual dexterity

·         Extent flexibility

·         Finger dexterity

·         Near vision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

·         Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

·         Ability to effectively verbally communicate

·         Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

·         Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.

 

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