Welding and Fabrication Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Wells Brothers Inc. is an industrial contractor who lives by “Walk in Truth” values of Trust, Respect, Understand, Teach and Honesty. Treating our 130+ employees and our customers “as we would like to be treated” is at the core of our success.

Wells Brothers Inc. is currently hiring experienced Welding and Fabrication Field Technicians to join our growing team. To be successful in this role, you need to be self-motivated, team orientated, punctual, have a high level of integrity, and have the ability and willingness to teach and learn.

Essential Duties

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain a low Safety Incident Occurrence History
• Load and unload truck
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering plans.
• Use the blueprints along with other data, such as work plans, to develop and design their welding/assembly projects.
• Lay out, cut, fit, measure and weld metals to create the desired shape or object. This is highly detailed work and requires the Welder Fabricator to be knowledgeable of many techniques and tools.
• Must constantly inspect and test welds and equipment. Welds are checked for durability as well as meeting specified standards and equipment must be examined to determine if repairs or new equipment is needed.

Experience and Requirements

• 3 years of experience
• Possess a thorough understanding of industrial trades
• Enjoys working with their hands and has an analytical mind
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of specific welding processes, such as TIG, MIG and ARC
• Ability to use heavy machinery, such as forklifts and cranes

• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 50lbs on occasion, stand, bend, stoop, squat, reach and sit for long periods of time
• Must not be afraid of heights or confined spaces
• Have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to work overtime including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and easily and positively adjust to changing priorities and department processes.
• Ability to simultaneously handle the demands of internal and external customers
• Knowledge/Experience of other skilled trades (Plumbing, Electrical, Welding) Preferred

Benefits

Wells Brothers Inc. is proud to offer competitive wages, top performers earn top wages, paid drive time, flexible work schedule, an amazing culture that focuses on “Walk in Truth”, generous vacation, paid holidays, 401K with company match, Health Insurance (company pays on average 80% of premiums), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, company paid Life Insurance (including spouse and dependent coverage, company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, company funded Health Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account, Flex Savings Account, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Legal Shield and ID Theft, 20% Verizon discount, amazing tool program, and a top-notch training program.

Wells Brothers, Inc. is an established, family owned, growing and non-union company that is recruiting and hiring quality hard-working employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is safety conscious and compliant.