Field Welder - DSS (Gillette, Wyoming)

Essential Functions:

• Planning, organizing and facilitating jobs as assigned to the welding department including print reading and interpretation.
• Audit equipment for potential repairs.
• Trouble shoot jobs and equipment needed to complete jobs.
• Create and facilitate projects to completion including any related paperwork or service reports.
• Communicate plans and projects effectively to other employees, training them if necessary.
• Safely use rigging and lifting equipment.
• Maintain the highest standards concerning quality of workmanship and safe work performance.
• Maintain clean work practices and understand the effects of dirt and debris.
• Understand and adhere to our safety culture.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work with others and prove dependability.
• Take direction and instruction well.
• Demonstrate good internal and external customer service skills, communication and a positive attitude.
• Extensive travel may be required.

Additional Functions:

• Assist in special projects, as needed.
• Answer telephone calls, complete service reports and maintain records as required.
• Actively participate in safety meetings.
• Provide daily progress updates to supervisor.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work experience in the trade as outlined in the Job Summary level.
• Knowledgeable in various areas, including gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, and hydraulics.
• Must be proficient in layout, fit-up and fabrication.
• Possess and maintain certifications in 8000Ni2, II70, Stick and Hardwire.
• Understand and utilize tools for set up and layout work.
• Be proficient with hand and automatic torches, MIG, TIG, and Brazing, Automatic welding, and rotators.
• Familiar with N.D.T. including U.T. and M.T.
• Proficient in bore build-up, structural repair, and crack repair.
• Demonstrates ability to run sub-arc when required.
• Have a demonstrated ability to perform light machining, utilizing drills, taps, etc.
• Be proficient in welding and cutting of all types.
• Possess a proficient understanding of metallurgy and its application to welding.
• Possess appropriate tools per the Welder Tool List.
• For the safe and effective performance of the position, must be fluent in English.
PREFERRED
• Completion of a technical school welding program.
• Welding experience on shovels and draglines.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Exposed to dirt, grease, dust, noise, chemicals, paints and other elements.
• Exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Heavy lifting – up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged walking, sitting and standing.
• Working in elevated position, climbing, bending, stooping, and pulling.
• Use of all necessary personal protective equipment.
• Use hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
• Use feet frequently in repetitive movement.
• May require travel, overtime and varying schedules.

 

Wyoming Rents, LLC provides heavy equipment rental services. The Company offers new and used equipment sales, rental parts, and services. Wyoming Rents serves customers in the United States.