Welder/Fabricator

Full Time
Rapid City, SD 57702
Posted
Job description

Brink Constructors, Inc., a Quanta Services Company, is an electrical contractor with 75 years of experience in the areas of high voltage transmission line and substation erection. With a long and industrious history, our experienced team continues to help power the nation from its Midwestern location in Rapid City, SD, now and into the future.

Ever since its first days of service, the Brink philosophy has always been to work safely, maintain equipment, provide quality construction, complete each project in a timely manner to the satisfaction of everyone concerned, and never leave a job site without knowing we would be welcomed back. This is still our philosophy today.

Becoming a member of the Brink team is more than "just a job" or satisfactory employment—at Brink, we build careers, and we invest in the future of our people. Consider our impeccable safety record, our respectable employee retention, and our commitment to ongoing training. Apply today!

This is an hourly/non-exempt position.

Job Title:


Welder


Department/Group:


Shop


Reports To:


Weld Shop Foreman


Position Type


Full-time


Pay Type:


Non-Exempt/Hourly


Salary Range:


$25.50-$40.00


Travel Required:


Travel May be required occasionally


JOB SUMMARY:

Work will consist of fabrication of new tools and equipment, repairing, rebuilding or overhaul major assemblies of equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Under supervision of weld shop foreman, performs repairs to equipment, fabricate from ground up, or alter existing equipment for job specific needs. Employee should keep all materials, tools and equipment in an orderly fashion and maintain a clean work area at all times. Demonstrating safe work habits and proper care for tools and equipment is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Job may require working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, or snow.
  • Job may require operation of equipment in all elements without climate control.
  • Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities. (Porta-Johns).
  • Job requires employee to have required hand tools with them at all times while at work site.
  • Must wear personnel protective equipment at all times. (i.e. Hard hats, safety glasses, safety harnesses as required) and respirators when required.
  • Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.
  • Ability to work 8 hours per day, night shift, 45 hours per week and overtime as required with little or on short notice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – (THE EMPLOYEE SHOULD BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS):

  • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
  • Ability to lift by one s self work loads of 50 lbs.
  • Climb ladders of all types.
  • Must possess good vision / hearing. (Normal or corrected).
  • Must be able to make transition from employee parking area of street into construction areas and to gain access to all levels of the building or structure, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but acceptable for use.
  • Ability to work while constantly moving on one's feet.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school Graduate, Holder of G.E.D.
  • Equivalent experience
  • Technical school is helpful

PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  • Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  • Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  • Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • SMAW, GMAW - vertical/overhead position welding proficiency.
  • Oxy/Acetylene torch proficiency
  • Machine tool experience – manual lathe/mill
  • Ability to conceptualize, design, collaborate, and create large scale projects.

LICENSES:

  • Valid Driver s License
  • CDL preferred

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: N/A

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

The information contained in this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. The incumbent is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations. This job description is not intended to constitute an offer or contract for employment. Job descriptions may and do change periodically.

I have read and understand the above job description. I also understand that by signing this form, I acknowledge that I am physically and otherwise able to perform the duties of the job I am applying for. Any questions I have pertaining to the position and the duties outlined above, should be asked of the management of Brink Constructors, Inc. prior to start date.


Benefits and Perks

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave available
  • Medical, Dental ,Vision

Other Voluntary Options

  • Short Term Disability
  • Supplemental Individual, Spouse, & Child Life Insurance
  • Accident & Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Company paid:

  • Health Plan (HDHP 5,000 -other plan options available for cost)
  • Long Term Disability
  • 1X Base Salary life Insurance

Brink Constructors, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Brink Constructors, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Brink Constructors, Inc. will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital, or veteran status

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