Welder Position - Florida

Welder Class C
Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek and overtime.
This job description refers to a class C welder only, please include all of your skills and experience below to determine the correct classification.
Job Description:

• Works under the direction of the Welding Superintendent, Lead Welder, and/or others assigned by Moretrench management.
• Practices and adheres to requirements of applicable welding procedures.
• Practices and adheres to safe operating protocols and procedures on jobsites according to OSHA, MSHA, ANSI, and Moretrench welding safety protocols and requirements.
• Inspects all assigned equipment for proper and safe operation prior to using.
• Immediately, reports any equipment damage, maintenance problems or concerns, or safety issues to the Welding Superintendent and /or Lead Welder as directed by management.
• Works safely in a wide variety of climatic conditions and jobsite environments commonly found at Moretrench job sites.

Required Skills:

• Possesses basic understanding of and experience with SMAW welding processes.
• Demonstrates capabilities to the Moretrench QC Manager by performing open butt groove weld with out backing on structural steel plate in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions utilizing 6010 root and 7018 filler and cap processes (SMAW).
• Understands basic safety concepts and proper safety procedures related to welding including, but not limited to, safety equipment, protective clothing, and procedures applicable to the cutting and welding of metals. (ref. NCCER 29101-03,Welding Safety ANSI Z49.1)
• Skilled in working safely on jobsites according to OSHA, MSHA, ANSI, and other welding safety protocols and requirements.
• Understands the set up of arc welding equipment, and the uses of tools for cleaning welds. (ref. NCCER 29105-03 SMAW - Equipment and Setup)
• Understands electrode characteristics and different types of filler metals.
• Understands proper storage and control of filler metals. (ref. NCCER 29106-03 SMAW - Electrodes and Selection)
• Understands open butt groove welds.(ref. NCCER 29108-03 SMAW - Groove Welds without Backing)
• High school degree, GED, or the equivalent.
• Valid Florida driver's license, or the equivalent.

Required Experience:

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather.
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
• Must be 18 years or older and have a valid and appropriate state drivers license prior to employment

Essential Functions:
This list of tasks is not a comprehensive listing of all functions, tasks and possible duties.
Adhere to OSHA safety requirements. Wear mandated protective equipment and clothing.

• Complete and pass all training requirements and attend all safety training programs as required.
• Exercise the right, responsibility, and obligation to stop work when knowledgeable of job hazards.
• All employees are expected to adhere to the safety policies of Moretrench and the clients for whom we work. Following the safety policies of Moretrench Environmental Services, Inc. is a condition of employment and is everyone's responsibility.

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Every effort is made to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, salary administration, promotion, and transfer are based solely on job requirements, job performance, and job related criteria. In addition, our personnel policies and practices - including those relating to compensation, benefits, transfer, retention, termination, training, self-development opportunities, as well as social and recreational programs - are administered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other basis prohibited by law.
Employment-At-Will
All employees are employees-at-will. This means that both you and Moretrench have the unrestricted right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason as long as no applicable Federal or State laws are violated, with or without cause. No employee or agent of Moretrench is authorized to modify this policy or enter into any agreement contrary to this policy.