Expert Welder ($27.93/hourly)

Arcosa Wind Towers is looking for an Expert Welder. In this role you will apply appropriate welding processes to join surface, fabricate and repair parts of metal or other weldable materials. As a professional welder you will use jigs/fixtures to lay-out pieces to be welded according to blueprints, layouts, schematics to join, surface, fabricate and repair parts of metal or other weldable materials. You may also be required to inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and perform minor maintenance to equipment.Location: Belen, NMTest Requirements1" plate welded with 1/16" FCAW in the 1G position to be UT tested 1" plate welded with 1/16" FCAW in the 3G position for side bends What You Will DoCore ResponsibilitiesProficiently perform welding in the flat position Proficiently operate torchLay-out and mark weld pointsInspect completed work for conformance to specifications using measuring devicesComplete and maintain all required recordsProficiently perform carbon arcingPerform multi-pass weldingCoach and train lower level weldersProficiently read blueprintsMaintain attendance within acceptable standardsSafety ActivitiesBe aware of and observe all safety practices.Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for:Activating the potential of our people,Caring for our customers,Optimizing operations andIntegrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.Safety Sensitive: YesWhat You Will NeedHard skillsExperience: Minimum 2 years verifiable welding experience with 1/16" FCAW groove welds in the flat position Welders must be able to consistently pass UT inspection on a daily basis Must be proficient in gouging Must understand and know all Weld Procedures and Weld MapsMust be able to train according to Weld Procedures and Weld MapsTechnical SkillsRead Tape MeasureVisual InspectionBlueprint ReadingMaintenance on Welding EquipmentEducation: High School Diploma or GEDSoft SkillsRead, write and speak proficiently in EnglishStrong interpersonal communicator, good listener and open to feedbackDesire to learnTeam playerFlexibleAttention to detailInterest and aptitude in technologyDependable and punctualStrong work ethicAdaptableGood social skillsProblem SolvingTime ManagementResourcefulnessCritical ThinkingAbility to cross-trainLeadership skillsOrganizationCreativeDecision-makingPersuasive