Experienced Combo Welder - hth companies

Company Description:

hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth, we continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees.

Position Overview:

Welding candidate will be working mostly outdoors in industrial construction environments, preforming a variety of tasks depending on the needs of the job scope. Welder will be expected to set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment in a safe manner, with all safety devices always in use. Candidate will also be expected to service a variety of machines within the industrial setting to keep plant in continuous production. Chosen candidate must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather or in buildings without heating or air conditioning, and will have a Safety First mindset at all times.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Promote safe workplace by participating in safety training, identifying job hazards, wearing correct PPE, and observing for oneself and others.
• Take care of company owned or rented equipment returning in like manor.
• Participate and apply oneself while in training and when being mentored.
• Assist in insulation, scaffold building, industrial cleaning, job site cleanup, and preparation.
• Use hand tools safely.
• Weld various metals using electric, gas, arc, etc.
• Inspect angles, gap allowances, and use precision measuring instruments.
• Use a grinder, hand file, or other tools to remove rough spots from work piece.
• Cut materials using tools to size to ensure adequate fit and quality of wlds.
• Work in various weather conditions, in various settings.
• Completion of various other duties as assigned.
• Prove proof of completed OSHA 10, or higher, within 60 days of original hire date.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• 5 or more years of welding experience
• Strong math skills in relation to basic math, algebra, and geometry.
• Knowledge of basic tools and their applications
• Ability to pass weld tests, such as x-ray or hydrostatic
• Knowledge of different welding positions, procedures, and safety equipment.
• (Preferred) Advanced knowledge of various types of scaffold builds, such as independent access, birdcage, hanging, truss out, and tower.

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to follow all safe work procedures
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work at above ground elevations while wearing a harness and other protective equipment
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to lay out projects and execute in an effective manner.
• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptable in methods used to complete task
• Willing to go the extra mile for the team
• Motivated to learn new skills and trades
• Follows directions of manager / lead / superintendent and clarifies responsibilities if needed
• Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, other contractors, and clients.
• Shows up on time ready to complete work

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in consistent state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs regularly
• Must be able to climb ladders repetitively
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours a day, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, and twisting.
• Must be able to perform welding duties in numerous positions, such as flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Ability to complete tasks such as loading, un-loading, cleaning, shoveling, and painting.
• Ability to safely perform duties related to confined space work.

Certifications

• N/A

Licenses

• N/A

Benefits:

• Company Paid Health and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Vision
• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Group Injury Insurance
• 401K (Company Match of 3%)
• Tuition Reimbursement