Field Welder

Geopros’ is looking for full-time/ permanent Field Welder for one of our world-renowned clients supporting the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery fields. We encourage all those proud of their skilled craft to apply to this great opportunity for the state of Nevada.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Primary focus on a safe work environment and employing safe work practices on a consistent basis.
  
• Perform a variety of welding and cutting applications (including air arcing).
  
• Lay out and perform complex repairs with a high level of accuracy and quality.
  
• Assess equipment repair needs and developing repair processes.
  
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform minor repairs to most assigned tooling, wire feeders and welding machines.
  
• Work in a diverse team environment.
  
• Always work efficiently and productively to maintain a billable rate according to department and company objectives.
  
• Minimize loss/spoilage of raw or in process materials.
  

Technical Skills:

• Forklift Task Trained
  
• Sand Blast Booth Task Trained
  
• Fire Extinguisher Task Trained
  
• Confined Space Task Trained
  
• LOTO Task Trained
  
• Fall Protection Task Trained
  
• Hex chromium Task Trained
  
• Holds a valid CDL
  
• Certified 1/16” 3G
  
• Certified 1/16” 4G
  
• Proficient at Carbon Arc Gouging
  
• Proficient with Oxy/Fuel Torch
  
• Certified 3/32” 1G
  
• Understand Weld Symbols
  
• Crane Task Trained
  
• Certified Rigging
  
• MSHA Certified
  
• Certified 3/32” 2G
  

Knowledge and Aptitude:

• Proficient at Print Reading and Fitting/Layout
  
• Ability to apply advanced trades mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions). Simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams.
  
• Ability to interpret complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and handbook formulas.
  
• Ability to use all varieties of precision measuring instruments.
  
• Ability to analyze and update reports, forms, records, and comparable methods of data collection/communication tools.
  
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read and understand machinist-measuring instruments.
  
• Possess advanced skill level welding applications and mechanical troubleshooting with diagnostic equipment.
  
• Ability to analyze work scopes to identify use of tooling and materials to minimize waste, the need for re-work, and to increase productivity.
  
• Ability to coach and develop less experienced Welders.
  

Qualification and Requirements:

• Approximately 5+ years of experience with numerous welding and cutting applications including carbon arc gouging and SMAW and FCAW welding electrodes.
  
• Certified MT Level I
  
• Holds a valid CDL (a plus)
  
• Able to perform diagnostics on tools and equipment
  
• Proficient with Bore Tech Welder
  
• Experience with a variety of SMAW and FCAW welding electrodes.
  
• Experience with carbon arc gouging.
  
• Must be able to pass a weld certification quality standard.
  
• Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule to include day shift, night shift, weekend, and holiday assignment as well as day and overnight travel.
  

*The Geo-Family of Services are Recruiting Experts for Industry. Geotemps and Geopros are philosophically dedicated and culturally invested in the recruitment and retention of qualified industrial professionals – while promoting industry-related safety, necessary technical societies, and education through student participation. We specialize in direct placement recruitment and personnel on assignment for the mining, geotechnical, industrial construction, energy, and related industries, in the U.S. and abroad. Geotemps International, ULC, is a U.S. based corporation holding a Canadian subsidiary providing direct placement sourcing and technical personnel on assignment.