SME INDUSTRIES

Welder

LocationEl Mirage, AZ
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Position Summary

We are seeking a Welder A to join our team. In this role, you will utilize safe practices, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and procedural requirements while interpreting weld procedure specifications and engineered drawings. Your primary focus will be to tack and weld structural components such as beams, columns, joists, frames, stairs, and railings.


Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance: Identify, prevent, and correct potential safety hazards in accordance with Southwest Steel policies and procedures. Always maintain a clean and safe work area.
Material Preparation: Identify and prepare materials for welding based on SWS Quality Management System (QMS) specifications and engineered drawings. Utilize appropriate tools and measuring devices for accuracy.
Welding Operations: Perform welding on components and assemblies using GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes, following Southwest Steel weld procedure specifications.
Cutting & Shaping: Use equipment such as chop saws, band saws, and oxy/fuel torches to cut workpieces. Heat, form, and dress metal parts using hand tools, torches, or arc welding equipment.
Quality Assurance: Achieve a pass rate of 98% or higher for all CJP (Complete Joint Penetration) and PJP (Partial Joint Penetration) weldments.
Material Handling: Move and position structural components using chain rigging, overhead cranes, jib cranes, and other material handling equipment.
Inspection & Alignment: Inspect equipment and structural components to ensure alignment with Southwest Steel processes and procedures.


Qualifications


Required:

Certification: Ability to pass 3G FCAW, 2G FCAW, and 2F D1.3 GMAW weld tests. (4G D1.1 FCAW; 3F D1.6 FCAW; 4F D1.6 FCAW; 3G D1.6 GTAW; 2F GTAW).

Expertise: In-depth knowledge of oxy/fuel operations, welding processes, shop machinery, and repair procedures for welding discontinuities.
Welding Skills and Quality Control: Ability to identify weld discontinuities and apply basic repair procedures to ensure high-quality welds. Intermediate-level knowledge of welding techniques to meet industry standards and project specifications.
Technical Skills: Proficient in interpreting blueprints, tolerance for gaps, holes, distortion control, camber, sweep, connections, splices, and cord length. Ability to identify weld discontinuities and in-depth knowledge of repair processes. In-depth knowledge of weld procedure specifications and weld symbols.
Equipment Operation: In-depth knowledge and ability to safely operate overhead cranes and jib cranes.
Tooling: Possess all necessary tools to effectively perform welding and fabrication tasks.
Work Ethic: Ability to multi-task, demonstrate punctuality, and maintain a strong work ethic in a team environment.


Preferred:

Certification: Ability to pass 4G D1.1 FCAW; 3F D1.6 FCAW; 4F D1.6 FCAW; 3G D1.6 GTAW; 2F GTAW weld tests preferred and will be required for further advancement within this job classification.


ABOUT US

Southwest Steel is a steel fabrication and erection company that specializes in miscellaneous metal, steel stairs, railings, structural steel, and creatively unique custom steel pieces to complete projects from standard building needs to anything imaginable. Visit https://sws-steel.com/ to learn more. Southwest Steel is a division of SME Industries, Inc.


Why Join Us?

Health and Wellness Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Financial Benefits including competitive compensation and 401(k) plan.
Additional Benefits including Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Position Responsibilities:This job posting reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this position at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity: SME Industries, Inc. and its divisions (SME Steel Contractors, Southwest Steel, CoreBrace, DuraFuse, and SME Logistics) is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.

Employment Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Proof of eligibility will be required upon hire.


Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance


Shift:

Day shift
Night shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


Work Location: In person

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