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Shop Welder I
Location: Pikeville
Address: Pikeville, KY
Requisition ID: 2025-5737
Posting Date: 06/30/2025
DESCRIPTION:
Performs all types of cutting and welding assignments including layout and fabricate from blueprints using stick, wire weld and air arc to repair heavy equipment or to fabricate, remove or install components on equipment. Duties performed without supervision require general mechanical ability and may assist in training new shop welders.
Compensation: up to $32.80 per hour
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of welding, cutting procedures, and sheet metal repair, normally obtained by 5 years welding experience
Ability to pass welding certification test
Good verbal and interpersonal skills
Possess a valid commercial driver’s license
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs all types of welding assignments using appropriate welding equipment, air arcs and cutting of metal, without supervision, with finished work meeting a high level of quality
Lifts metal, parts and equipment components that weigh no more than 50 pounds while performing welding assignments or while assisting mechanics in making repairs to equipment
Operates construction machinery to move same in and out of shop service bays
Operates material handling equipment as required
Reads and comprehends blueprints, technical data/service manuals and writes legible service reports
Performs welding and fabricating assignments using stick or wire, air arcs and cuts to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner
Develops and produces special tooling and equipment as needed including design, ordering material and fabrication
Keeps weld equipment clean and properly adjusted, work area clean and orderly; follows all work safety rules and procedures
Owns, updates and maintains sufficient hand tools to perform the job
Performs other duties as directed including assisting mechanics in performing repairs or other mechanical work
Required to work overtime if needed
Maintains a valid Commercial Driver's License in compliance with Company and DOT regulations, maintain legally required paperwork including DOT logs
