Ironworker / Field Welder

**Ironworker / 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.

QualificationsPreferred 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.**

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