Beitzel Corporation is now accepting applications for a full-time Field Welder I.  The Field Welder I will utilize welding techniques, fitting and fabrication installations, alterations, and repairs to provide solutions to customer’s on-site design and functionality problems and issues.  Most of the weld/fit/fabrication work will be solution-based and done on the fly with no plans or drawings.  The scope of the work will extend across multiple industries to include Industrial Construction, Manufacturing, Power Plants, Commercial, Aggregate, Coal, etc.

This individual will have a basic understanding of all aspects of industrial welding and a general understanding of the products and services offered by Beitzel Corporation.  This position will require a flexible schedule with extensive travel and out-of-town work and the willingness to work extended hours to include weekends, holidays, evenings, and possible night shifts.  

The Field Welder I will report to the Group Manager – Field Welding and Mechanical Services and work primarily out of the Beitzel Corporate location.

• Provide non-certified welding services to construction trades and to various construction, industrial and mechanical projects
• Learn a variety of skills such as concrete work, rebar, masonry, welding, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, rigging, excavation, ditching, trenching, etc. as required
• Learn to weld using different techniques such as SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and oxygen acetylene cutting
• Learn to layout steel for fitting/fabrication
• Learn to read welding blueprints
• Utilize welding tools, hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles in a professional and workman-like manner
• Provide daily operations updates to supervisor

Other Duties

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions

• Sit, talk, hear, read, and write
• Regularly walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Perform duties on-site and underground at industrial locations
• Work in extreme temperature conditions and environments
• Perform work at a variety of heights

• 1+ year of industrial welding experience or trade-school program completion preferred
• Experience with fitting and fabrication in industrial applications preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions preferred
• Possess proven SMAW (Stick) welding skills and GTAW (TIG) welding skills – testing required
• Ability to recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, including cutting torches, required
• Possess a strong mechanical knowledge
• Experience operating forklift and man-lift preferred
• Must be dependable, trustworthy, possess a positive attitude,
• Ability to work well both independently and with others
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to meet deadlines