WELDER

Position Summary 
Hopkins | Lacy, the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) division of Branch is searching for a Welder.  Welders will weld metal components together to fabricate or repair products, such as piping, machine parts, plant equipment, motors and generators according to layouts, blueprints or work orders, using brazing and variety of arc and gas welding equipment. 

THIS JOBSITE IS A FEDERAL PROJECT AND REQUIRES THE CANDIDATE TO PASS A FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECK. 

Essential Functions: 

• Welds metal parts together using both gas welding and any combination of arc welding processes 

• Perform other welding related tasks, including thermal cutting and grinding 

• Repair/Maintain broken or installed components, fills holes and increases size of metal parts 

• Positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding 

• Attend to work assignment instructions or to supervisor’s orders 

• Exercise critical thinking and reasoning skills 

• Execute work-place safety regulations 

• Gather/Collate/Classify information 

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalency 

• 2 years of prior welding experience 

• Driver’s License 

Travel 
Travel is frequently required to and from job site locations. 

Work Environment 
While performing duties on this job, the employee is frequently exposed to various indoor/outdoor climate conditions and temperatures. They will also be exposed to frequent fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, etc. Noise level exceeding 85 decibels will require hearing protection. Other hazards might include electrical shock, burns, explosives, radiant energy, mechanical hazards, etc. 

Physical Demands 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. They will need to stand (approximately 70%), walk (approximately 20%), and sit (approximately 10%). The employee will also need to be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, feel, talk, and hear. The employee will need to be able to carry up to 75lbs, lift up to 100lbs, and move up to 200lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 
This is a full-time position which typically requires 40 hours per week.  

AAP/EEO Statement 

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment. 

Other Duties 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.