About the position Responsibilities • Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler • Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment • Cuts workpiece, using powered saws, hand shears, chipping knife, hand plasma, or oxyfuel • Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form • Observes tests on welded surfaces for dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications • Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments • Removes rough spots from workpiece using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper • Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions • Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment • Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc • Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations • Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts • Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques • Debur parts as needed • Keep work area, tools and equipment neat, organized, and clean • Learn, understand, and comply with OSHA requirements, company safety rules, and health policies at all times, working according to good safety practices as posted, instructed, and discussed • Use all safety devices, equipment, and PPE as directed and provided for protection • Performs other duties as instructed and assigned Requirements • Must be able to understand, operate and adjust welding machine according to material being used to achieve proper weld • Knowledge of steel products • Ability to troubleshoot, work well independently, and as a team • CNC Machine experience preferred but not required • Understand and able to print weld symbols • Welding Certificate preferred • High School diploma or equivalent • Ability to use measuring tools, read, and interpret blueprints • Must be able to read, write, and communicate in fluent English • Forklift and crane certified Nice-to-haves • CNC Machine experience preferred • Welding Certificate preferred
See More Details >>Job Title: Multi-Craft Field Welder Department: Operations Reports To: Multi-Craft Millwright Foreman FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Summary: At Cherokee Millwright, we are a multi-craft company that focuses on the needs of our customers by providing multi-trades personnel to meet the customer’s unique job requests. Therefore, all field employees will be cross-trained in various trades such as millwrighting, pipefitting, welding, sheet metal, civil, etc. The focus of this position will be to plan, lay-out, weld, install and repair all types of metal components according to blueprints, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by supervisor. However, it will not be entirely set to this specific skillset. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Laying out pieces to be assembled according to blueprints, schematics or work orders. • Using manual/semi-automatic/automatic welding equipment to join, surface, fabricate, and repair parts of metal or other weldable materials. • Positioning pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools. • Inspecting completed work for conformance to specifications. • Performing minor maintenance to equipment. • Observing all standard safety practices, and maintaining and completing all required records. • Participating in safety committees or initiatives as required. • Additional skills in other crafts will be necessary to meet our customers need and will be expected in this role. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Supervision. Qualifications: Must be able to pass structural and 6G pipe weld test. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent; and Two + years of experience with industrial and commercial applications. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Fork Lift license may be required. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to operate the following equipment: Hydraulic press brake, hydraulic shear, Vulcan plasma cutting table, Pittsburg machine, TDC machine, Roller machine (three types), Hand break, Bead roller machine, Bead forming machine, Stomp shear, Magna bend, Pin spot machine, Drill press, Band saw, Plasma torch, Track torch, Mig and Tig Welders, Overhead Crane, and Forklift. 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. 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 regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Additionally, there may be occasional exposure to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 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. This would include duties and responsibilities working on, but not limited to millwright, pipefitting, welding, sheet metal, mechanical, and rigging projects. We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. #Cherokee #LI-JK1 #LI-ONSITE Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Overview Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced 6G Certified Combo Pipe Welders for projects located in and around Morristown, TN. This is a first shift opportunity with a pay range of up to $28/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Combo Pipe Welder ready to hone your skills while mastering new ones alongside our accomplished Craft Professionals, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope: • Perform TIG and Stick welding on carbon and stainless steel piping systems • Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently • Maintain high-quality welds in all positions under tight tolerances Requirements: • * Must pass 6G pipe weld test (SMAW & GTAW) • Minimum 3 years of pipe welding experience in industrial or commercial settings • Able to read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and welding symbols • Strong understanding of pipefitting and layout techniques • Ability to work from heights, in confined spaces, and in varying conditions • Must have basic hand tools, PPE, welding hood, and gloves Qualifications Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan Find our app, TradeGig, in the App store to see opportunities, set notifications and click to express interest! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with a technical school program or apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. These programs typically last from 6 to 18 months. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over 402,333 welders nationwide, with projections indicating a steady growth of 2% to 3% in the welding sector. In Morristown, TN, aspiring welders can expect to earn an average wage of $1,200 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $50,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and industry programs provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities.
