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Chipton-Ross Structural Welder in Escanaba, Michigan
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Structural Welder for a contract opportunity in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
This position is 100% onsite. Per Diem Available to those who qualify!
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
- Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
- Lay out, position, align, and secure parts 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.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using flux-cored arc.
- Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
- Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies.
- Gouge metals, using the air-arc gouging process.
- Troubleshoot problems with all equipment as it arises.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
- Must have 4 years' experience with Stick/Flux/MIG welding
- Knowledge of materials and methods involved in construction
- Basic blueprint reading
- Be able to pass ABS test in FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding)
- A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
- Must have the ability to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Prior shipyard experience a plus
- Fabrication experience in a Military environment a plus
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Accredited HSD/GED
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WORK HOURS:
Full-Time
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Experience:
- Stick welding: 4 years (Required)
- MIG welding: 4 years (Required)
- FCAW: 4 years (Required)
- Shipyard: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person