Smith Ironworks is a professional steel fabrication company with a variety of products to fit all project needs. We are looking for motivated full-time regular Field Welders to join our team. You will be responsible for welding on structural iron, steel erection, and completing the tasks in a safe, timely, quality manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Careful initial planning of the job to be carried out, reading and following erection drawings/plans. • Using cranes to lift and guide individual steel components into position. • Knowledge on crane signals • Accurately aligning and leveling each steel component into place before bolting and welding them into fixed positions • Using mobile elevated work platforms, ladders, lifts as the structure gains height, to access sections off the ground. Forklift/Boom Lift certifications are a plus • Laying metal decking, and installing safety railing as the structure is built up • Health and safety is very important, so strict adherence to OSHA guidelines are a must and to be followed at all times. • Regular use of a variety of both hand-held and motorized tools and machinery is required. • Standing for extending periods of time is common. • Lifting of up to 50 pounds is required. • Lays-out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, protractor, and ruler. • Tack welds or welds components and assemblies using GTAW or GMAW techniques. • Inspects components prior to assembly, making sure they comply with manufacturing blueprints • Cuts workpiece, using powered die grinders, hand grinders and/or hand shears. • Be able to weld in multiple positions. • Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. • Equipment Maintenance, perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. • Displays a basic mechanical aptitude. Familiar with equipment function and servicing requirements. Able to perform preventive maintenance as assigned. *** This is a non-union position *** Required • High school diploma/GED required • MIG, TIG, or Stick welding experience. • Minimum of 1-year experience in fabrication. • Must be able to read blueprints/plans • Knowledge of reading erection drawings/plans • 2+ years’ experience as a Structural Steel / Misc. Erector • Welding certification: NR-232 Certified Welder, AWS-D1.1 Certified Welder- 3G/4G • Driver’s License Minimum experience: • Welding: 5 years • Ironworker/Erector: 5 years (Preferred) • Blueprint/Plan Reading: 2 years • Structural Welding: 5 years (Preferred) Compensation Notice: Please note that this position involves both shop and field welding assignments. • Shop Work: Hours worked in the shop will be paid between the hourly rate listed. • Field Work: Hours worked in the field will be paid at an additional $3.00 per hour. For example, if your shop rate is $25.00 per hour, the field rate would be $28.00 per hour for the hours worked in the field.