Structural Welder

Position: Structural Welder

Company: Loenbro - Industrial Services

Reports To: Job Foreman

Location: Bloomfield, NM

Do you want to work for an industry leading, growing, diversified employer who believes in acting, doing what we say, leading by example, doing the right thing, and practicing stewardship? Loenbro is a leader in the industrial services space who strives to be more than just a contractor to our customer, but a business partner who provides superior quality and service. This is your opportunity to work for a great employer who puts employees and their customers first.

We have worked hard to build and maintain our reputation and are looking for hard-working, conscientious, and motivated individuals to join our team. We encourage you to visit our website at www.loenbro.com to learn more about our organization and who we are.

Position Overview: Loenbro is looking for experienced Structural Welders to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in welding to complete jobs for customers on time and on budget. This position will plan, lay-out, weld, install, evaluate, and repair all types of steel structures / piping in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes, and industry standards.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for performing welding on new construction & maintenance - repairs on industrial projects.
• Supervise and train welder helpers.
• Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications, and plan, lay-out, install and/or repair all types of structures in accordance with those plans and specifications.
• Examine and inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures that arise or that may occur. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Carefully choose filler metals and construction material to complete assignments.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Be motivated and work productively and safely.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Prior welding experience in construction, mining or related industry OR a two-year vocational-technical degree preferred.
• High school degree or equivalent educational experience; vocational school or trade apprenticeship required.
• MSHA certification preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of various welding codes and specifications.

Essential Requirements:

• Proficient in the properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and various welding techniques.
• Welding processes most used are SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW.
• Other processes utilized are Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting.
• The ability to work in conditions common to a construction site including, but not limited to, rain, sleet, snow, dust, mud, heat, sun, cold, and noise.
• Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift.
• Lifting necessary equipment and materials 1-50 pounds, 50% of the time for required tasks.
• Climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• Potential or periodic amounts of time for the following:
• Sit, stoop, crawl, stand, and kneel.
• Climbing up and down stairs and ladders to both get in and out of trenches and up to elevated platforms (scaffolding at significant heights).
• If driving is required, a valid driver's license and proof of insurability is required. All drivers are subject to DMV background records search.

Benefits: Loenbro offers a competitive salary, benefit package & rewards to those who join our team.

• Health Insurance - Up to 80% of the Employee portion paid after 60 days waiting period.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) optional enrollment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after waiting period.
• 401k eligible after 90 days of employment
• Employees paid Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Other benefits include but not limited to an EAP, Tele-medicine, and a 24/7 Nurse line.

We are "Leading the Change" in the energy services industry. Our growth and successes have not changed who we are. We live our core values every day:

WE TAKE ACTION

WE DO WHAT WE SAY

WE LEAD BY EXAMPLE

WE DO THE RIGHT THING

WE PRACTICE STEWARDSHIP

• Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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