Shop Welder - Grantsville, Md

Description

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so.

We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce.

Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!

Position Overview

Are you a skilled welder looking for a hands-on role in fabrication and machining? As aShop Welder, youll use your expertise in various welding techniques to fabricate and assemble metal components with precision, following blueprints, work orders, and instructions. This position requires a strong understanding of gas metal welding methods and the ability to work with a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized metals. Youll utilize welding processes such as GMAW, GTAW, SAW, and SMAW to complete high-quality projects that meet industry standards. With tiered levels based on certifications and the complexity of assignments, this role offers opportunities for skill development, career growth, and hands-on experience in a fast-paced fabrication environment. If youre detail-oriented, passionate about welding, and ready to take on new challenges, wed love to have you on our team!

There Are Three Levels Of Shop Welders

- Shop Welder I- Entry Level - Not required to be AWS or ASME certified but must become certified within 60 days

- Shop Welder II- Has obtained at least 3 AWS and/or ASME certifications

- Shop Welder III- Has obtained a combination of at least 6 AWS and/or ASME certifications in both GMAW and GTAW; a minimum of 2 of those 6 certifications must be in either GMAW or GTAW

This individual will have a thorough understanding of all aspects of industrial fabrication and must be proficient with the products and services offered by the company and must be flexible and willing to work extended hours as needed.

What You'll Do

- Safely and efficiently operate assigned equipment

- Read, understand, and accurately execute work orders and quality assurance (QA) standards per job requirements

- Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using welding equipment

- Perform structural welding using a variety of procedures, such as the groove weld, fillet weld complete joint penetration, and partial joint penetration.

- Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions

- Perform quality checks during production to ensure parts/pieces meet tolerance requirements

Working Conditions

- Sit, talk, hear, read, and write

- Walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms

- Stand for extended periods of time

- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

- Perform dut es indoors in a shop setting with occasional work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

What You'll Bring

2+ years of welding and/or fabrication experience in an Industrial Metal Shop preferred

Must successfully complete a weld test required prior to employment

Ability to weld in either GMAW or GTAW, both preferred

Proficient in the use of manual plasma cutter and oxyfuel cutting torch

Possess knowledge of metal plate types (steel, aluminum, stainless, galvanized, etc.) sizes, and shapes (beams, channels, angles, pipe, flat bar, etc.) preferred

Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial shop setting

Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measures, squares, protractors, compasses, micromete