Journeyman Welding Tech

Western States CAT - Missoula, MT

Missoula, MT

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The position involves actively caring for, promoting, managing, and advocating safety at Western States. It is critical to ensure that all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable safety policies, procedures, and standards. The role requires the ability to complete Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's) prior to any job-related tasks according to WSECO's policy and standards, maintaining clean and clutter-free personal work areas, and adhering to required personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in safety policy.

Responsibilities

• Understand and perform with limited to no assistance all welding processes to repair and fabricate equipment, including Stick, MIG, TIG, Dual Shield/Flux Core Wire, Sub arc, and tin ware repair welding.
• Determine appropriate welding process based on repair type.
• Set up equipment properly according to the function and application.
• Understand properties of various types of steel and other welding metals and determine the best type for the repair.
• Perform advanced-level fabrication, including line-boring and straightening.
• Complete layout from prints and drawings; create prints or patterns in absence of prints.
• Advise and mentor Welding Technicians Levels I - II.
• Direct others on a limited basis as required in the absence of Lead Technician.
• Handle all public and internal inquiries in a prompt and friendly manner.
• Adhere to all customer care standards.
• Actively care and advocate safety at Western States.
• Accomplish training and serve as a team member in support of Western States' strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced-level proficiency in all welding processes and fabrication.
• Ability to read blueprints required.
• Ability to fabricate without prints.
• Ability to attain certification in all welding processes required; AWS certification preferred.
• Understanding of the metric system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Consistent attendance and timeliness.
• Ability to work overtime with little or no notice.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate Degree from an accredited vocational school preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of CAT equipment preferred.
• Line boring experience preferred.

Benefits

• Safety-sensitive role.