Welder

Job Description:

The welder will mainly be responsible for the weld and repair of dumpsters. At times the welder may weld and repair specialty tools, structures, brackets, and attachments for construction heavy equipment. This role will be responsible for sandblasting their weld assignments as well as other shop duties.

A Day in the Life

• Identifies the structural failure area of the damaged equipment and determines an effective repair method.

• Identifies the structural failure area of the damaged equipment and determines an effective repair method.

• Performs necessary welding procedures, using current repair methods and supplies.

• Repairs and builds-up of construction demolition and foundation tooling.

• Completes welding project needs.

• Repairs various equipment attachments such as demolition excavator buckets.

• Fabricates material projects by creating, designing, welding, and materializing the project specific items using engineering knowledge, safety, and job knowledge.

• Required to work independently at times, assuring repair decisions are made utilizing appropriate experience and tasks are completed in a timely manner.

• Works independently and with other mechanics to complete repairs on heavy equipment as needed.

• Sandblasting and painting.

What Youll Need

• One to two years of vocational schooling; 1-3 years of experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have welding experience.

• Ability to meet attendance expectations with on-time dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.

• Ability to exercise independent judgement.

• Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations.

• Must be able to effectively communicate with internal coworkers, management of all levels, and customers/clients.

• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret equipment manuals, technical procedures, and parts diagrams.

• Sandblasting and painting preferred, or ability to be trained.

• Experience in heavy construction equipment maintenance environment, preferred.

Other

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

• Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment welding test.

• Monday through Friday, 40 hour work week with overtime opportunities.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, pull, push, crouch, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, lift above waist and chest, reach above head, and engage in repetitive foot and arm motions. The employee is required to lift and/or more up to 75 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor.

Work Environment
Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with mechanical shop environments. Occasionally exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, cold, and treat others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

Additional Job Description:

Base Compensation: $31.00 - $35.00

The base salary range may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.

We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

Who Are We?
Veit is one of the countrys leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Our Core Values

• Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.

• Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until were proud to put the Veit name on it.

• Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots especially when times get challenging.

• Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether youre a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.

• Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY