Field Welder I
About Us: Beitzel Corporation is an Industrial Construction and Service Company with over 50 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. Position Overview:
Beitzel Corporation is now accepting applications for a full-time Field Welder I. The Field Welder I will utilize welding techniques, fitting and fabrication installations, alterations, and repairs to provide solutions to customer’s on-site design and functionality problems and issues. Most of the weld/fit/fabrication work will be solution-based and done on the fly with no plans or drawings. The scope of the work will extend across multiple industries to include Industrial Construction, Manufacturing, Power Plants, Commercial, Aggregate, Coal, etc.
This individual will have a basic understanding of all aspects of industrial welding and a general understanding of the products and services offered by Beitzel Corporation. This position will require a flexible schedule with extensive travel and out-of-town work and the willingness to work extended hours to include weekends, holidays, evenings, and possible night shifts.
The Field Welder I will report to the Group Manager – Field Welding and Mechanical Services and work primarily out of the Beitzel Corporate location.
What You'll Do:
Provide non-certified welding services to construction trades and to various construction, industrial and mechanical projects
Learn a variety of skills such as concrete work, rebar, masonry, welding, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, rigging, excavation, ditching, trenching, etc. as required
Learn to weld using different techniques such as SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and oxygen acetylene cutting
Learn to layout steel for fitting/fabrication
Learn to read welding blueprints
Utilize welding tools, hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles in a professional and workman-like manner
Provide daily operations updates to supervisor
Other Duties
This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Working Conditions
Sit, talk, hear, read, and write
Regularly walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Perform duties on-site and underground at industrial locations
Work in extreme temperature conditions and environments
Perform work at a variety of heights
What You'll Bring:
1+ year of industrial welding experience or trade-school program completion preferred
Experience with fitting and fabrication in industrial applications preferred
Valid driver’s license required
Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions preferred
Possess proven SMAW (Stick) welding skills and GTAW (TIG) welding skills – testing required
Ability to recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, including cutting torches, required
Possess a strong mechanical knowledge
Experience operating forklift and man-lift preferred
Must be dependable, trustworthy, possess a positive attitude,
Ability to work well both independently and with others
Ability to accurately read a tape measure
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to meet deadlines
How We'll Support You:
Perks/Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Health/Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off and holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
Employee focused work environment
On-the-job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Safety-first and drug free work environments
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Advancement through defined employee career paths
Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.
AAP/EEO Statement
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Min: USD $18.00/Hr. Max: USD $22.00/Hr.