Field Welder | 70 Mile Radius from Quakertown, PA

General
Summary of Position

The Field Welder position is expected to
produce welds that support the installation of exterior and interior wall
panels for commercial buildings.

Essential
(Core Competencies) Duties

• Perform welds using stick and mig
  processes in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Current AWS D1. 1 SMAW 3G and AWS
  D1. 1 SMAW 4G certifications, AWS D1. 5 SMAW 3G and 4G preferred.
• Maneuver units into position for installation and anchor the
  units.
• Fabricate or alter parts using shears, hammers,
  punches, or drills.
• Assist foreman with proper
  layout for work to be put in place.
• Accurately measure and read
  height, width, length, and other proportions with a tape measure
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and lasers to
  ensure everything is level and secure.
• Work at heights with several elevated platforms.
• Keep work area clean and productive.
• Always
  exercise the proper use of PPE.
• Set up and safely use company equipment.
• Maintain
  welding certification through maintenance logs and supervisor observation.

 

Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Participation in a
  secondary or post-secondary trade curriculum.
• 1+ year
  experience with stick welding.
• Field carpentry
  experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and PPE.

Key Competencies:

• Self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through on-going
  education as a result of the rate of change in the position.
• Conscientious with customers in areas such as meeting customer needs,
  wants & expectations.
• Ability to successfully adapt (personally and professionally) to changes
  in the internal and external environment.
• Ability to build a relationship with another person or group through
  effective communication skills (listening, speaking & behaving).
• Ability to focus on and meet target goals and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively and productively as a member of a
  cross-functional team.
• Proactively defining & resolving problems before they become an issue
  and identifying & resolving identified problems for optimum results.
• Ability to manage one's internal states, impulses, and resources.

 

Work Environment

Field
Welders work indoors and outdoors on many types of construction projects,
with varying degrees of exposure to the elements. This may include extreme heat
(>85 degrees for longer than one hour of exposure), extreme cold (<32
degrees for longer than one hour of exposure), excessive humidity and noise.
Some hazards may be present such as proximity to moving mechanical parts,
electrical current, toxic/caustic chemicals, and slippery/uneven walking
surfaces.

 

Physical Requirements

• Due to the
  physical nature of the position, employee must have full dexterity of their
  hands and arms.  
• Employee
  must be able to see objects close and far away.
• At times,
  multiple sounds can be heard as employee is working on job, employee must have
  the ability to focus on the sound in particular that is associated with the
  task they are completing.  Employees with
  any sort of hearing impairment would not be considered fit for duty to perform
  this position.
• Due to the
  safety sensitive nature of the position, at all times, employee must be fit for
  duty and not report to work under the influence of a mind altering or
  performance altering substance.  At no
  time, should employee be found to be possessing or using a mind or performance
  altering substance while performing any Company task.

 

Company Standards

• The employee will adhere to the Company’s
  safety policy and, at all times, will use all required Personal Protective
  Equipment provided to employee.
• The employee will represent the Company in a
  positive, professional manner with fellow employees and within the communities
  served.
• The employee will encourage and maintain
  teamwork throughout the company and will communicate all pertinent information
  in a timely and effective manner.
• The employee will endeavor to maintain our
  integrity by embracing high ethical standards and adhering to company policies.
• Consistently demonstrates Company’s Guiding
  Values of Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Integrity, Teamwork, and Community.

 

Acknowledgement

Position duties and expectations change over
time.  This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive,
exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this
position may be asked to perform from time to time.  The employee may perform other related duties
as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company. If there is ever a time
that you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with your
manager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, ask
your manager before performing.

 

Klover Contracting Inc.
expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment of any kind.  Klover is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and
employing an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Klover Contracting, Inc. provides equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national
origin, age, gender identify, veteran or disability status.   In addition to federal law requirements,
Klover Contracting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the
company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment.

 

Klover SEPA Inc. is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status