Welder - Erection

Position Title: Welder - Erection

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!

Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete.

Most of all, we re a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums.

And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are and who we ve been for nearly a century.

Department Code:

• 7X40

Account Code:

• 504000

Department Name:

• Erection

Account Name:

• Erection Labor

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for using stick welding or flame cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Weld connection of precast/prestressed members.
• Able to perform daily maintenance on the welding machine.
• Able to signal crane.
• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and welding equipment.
• Must be willing to travel and stay out of town through workweek, as well as work hours deemed necessary to keep job on schedule.
• Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities
• Works independently with little supervision
• Reports to the Field Operations Manager

CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Knowledge of raw materials and techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Intermediate reading, writing, and math skills
• Able to assess performance of yourself and others and make improvements or take corrective action
• Arm/hand steadiness
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player
• Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
• Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Prior welding experience preferred
• Certified by recognized, licensed authority or establishment approved by AWS

WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday
• Schedule varies with workload and location
• Unscheduled overtime may be required depending on business needs
• Indoor and outdoor/sheltered and unsheltered
• Work area is not climate controlled and may be exposed to changing weather and temperature conditions
• Must be able to travel

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Safety glasses
• High-visibility vest
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed shoes
• Hearing protection
• Face shield
• Welding helmet
• Welding gloves

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires standing for long periods of time, lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and…