Welder

Novum Structures LLC
United States, Wisconsin, Menomonee Falls
W126N8585 Westbrook Crossing (Show on map)
Jun 05, 2025
Authority, Scope and Basic Function Finish weld AESS Structural Steel Fabrications in accordance with the requirements of AWS D1.1 of the Structural Welding Code and meeting all AESS specifications. Design and build fixtures and jigs to be used during fabrication. Essential Duties and Principal Responsibilities Review Fabrication Drawing for clarity of information before starting to weld fabrication. Set-up and finish weld Structural Steel Fabrications in accordance with the Fabrication Drawing and the requirements of AWS D1.1 of the Structural Welding Code. Check own work using various inspection tools. Set-up and operate various fabrication equipment, including but not limited to Drill Press and Saws to cut and drill material for fabrications. Operate a Lift Truck and Overhead Crane to move material. Visually check over the equipment you will use and that it is in safe operating condition. Assist in the training of Welders as instructed by the Fabrication Supervisor. Work with the Fabrication Supervisor to ensure the safety of persons in the shop. Fills in and assists with whatever other duties, as called upon and/or as needed. Qualifications / Requirements Qualified Welder per AWS D1.1 of the Structural Welding Code and 3+ years of applicable welding experience Must be able to read and understand Weld Symbols, Structural Fabrication Drawings, and Bills of Material Willingness work within deadlines. Ability to work within a team setting in achieving Company growth goals. Self-motivated; able to function with a high sense of urgency Committed to quality work with attention to detail Willingness to perform challenging as well as not-so challenging tasks Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, work orders, and quality documents. Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical Demands/Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lifting/Carrying OBJECTWEIGHTFREQUENCYDESCRIPTION Steel Tubes Up to 50 pounds Frequently Raw Steel / Fabrications Steel Plates Up to 50 pounds Frequently Fabrications / Assemblies Steel Saw Horses Up to 50 pounds Frequently Steel Support / Work Tables Fabrication Jigs Up to 50 pounds Frequently Fabrication Support Fixture Material Grab Clamp Up to 30 pounds Frequently Material Grab Plate / Magnetic Oxygen Bottle Up to 50 pounds Rarely Cutting Torch Acetylene Bottle Up to 50 pounds Rarely Cutting Torch Propane Bottle Up to 50 pounds Rarely Fork Lift Fuel Bottle Weld Rod Up to 50 pounds Infrequently Welding Electrode Rods Wire Welding Spools Up to 45 pounds Infrequently Flux / Hard Wire for Wire Welders Mag Drill Press Up to 50 pounds Infrequently Portable Magnetic Drill Press Pushing/Pulling OBJECTFREQUENCYDESCRIPTION Material Carts Occasionally 4 Wheeled Steel Material Rack Hand Truck Occasionally 2 Wheeled / Up right Cart Pallet Jack Occasionally 4 Wheeled / 4,000 pound Handler Welding Machine Occasionally 4 Wheeled Portable Machine Torch Cart Occasionally 2 Wheeled / Bottle Storage Cart Work Tables Infrequently Steel Material Support Table Steel Horses Infrequently Material Support Bucks Other Physical Requirements ACTIVITYFREQUENCYDESCRIPTION Standing Frequently Welding assemblies at table or horses Walking Occasionally Working around frame assembly Sitting Occasionally Bench Work / Welding / Grinding / Fit up Bending/Twisting Frequently Assembly / Welding / Moving Parts Kneeling Infrequently Fit up / Welding / Grinding / Moving Material Squatting Infrequently Grinding / Welding/ Frame Fit up Crawling Infrequently Fit Up / Welding / Grinding Climbing Rarely Ladder / Short step-stool Balancing Rarely Assembly / Fit Up / Welding Reaching Vertically Occasionally Assembly/ Welding/ Grinding Reaching Frequently Daily Work / Welding / Assembly Horizontally Rarely Welding / Fit Up Handling/Grasping Constantly Daily Work / All aspects of Welders & Fit Up Fingering Constantly Daily Work / All aspects of Welders & Fit Up Hand/Eye Coordination Constantly Daily Work / Relative Requirements Sensory Requirements Near Acuity: Paperwork, computer monitor, inspections, blueprints/drawings, and welds Far Acuity: N/A Color Vision: SDS labels Depth Perception: Operating forklift, handling inspection tools, and performing welds and inspections Hearing: Forklifts and Cranes for safety Feeling: Position sense and touch/pressure of extremities for using welding and inspection equipment. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Environmental Conditions Inside: Majority of time is spent within the shop and office. Outside: Occasional; Conditions are seasonal dependent (i.e. heat, cold, humidity, ice, snow, sleet, etc.) Extreme Heat: N/A Extreme Cold: N/A Humidity: Conditions are seasonal dependent in the shop. Noise Intensity Level: Allow for conversation Vibration: Various grinding equipment Proximity to Moving/ Mechanical Parts: Various grinding equipment Exposure to Electrical Shock: Occasional Elevated Surfaces: N/A Exposure to Chemical Hazards: Occasional Lighting: Adequate to perform duties Sharp Objects: Metal corners and edges Confined Work Spaces: No OSHA-defined confined work spaces Safety Equipment Safety Glasses with Side Shields Work Gloves Torch Goggles Ear Plugs Face Shield for Grinding Work Boots with Steel Toe Long Pants Long Sleeve Shirt Welding Jacket / Sleeves Face Mask for Dust Fumes TOOLS FOR NEW-HIRE WELDER¹ Chipping Hammer Chisel/Scraper Wire Brush 12" or 16" Combination Square² 24" Framing Square² Welpers Center Punch Set of Fillet Weld Gages Flashlight 26' - 8 Meter Dual Tape Measure^{2, 4} 40' Tape Measure (if working on Toyota Portal program) 12" Crescent Wrench Channel Locks #3 and #5 Hammers Vise Grips - 1 each 10R and 11R Pliers OTHER TOOLS IN USE AT NOVUM'S SHOP³ Pneumatic Tools Sanders Mag Drill Impact Tools Grinders, End Grinders, Die-Grinders Reamers Drill press Band Saw Material Handling Equipment (Forklift, Crane, Slings, etc.) FOOTNOTES The tools in this list are required to perform the duties listed within this "Welder" job description. The tools identified with an asterisk (*) are subject to the Measuring & Test Equipment Work Instruction 7.15.2, located within Novum's Quality Assurance Manual. This procedure sets measuring tool verification/calibration policy. If necessary, Novum will provide one tape measure per "Welder" per year. Additional tape measures will need to be purchased at the employee's own cost. If necessary, Novum will provide one set of Fillet Weld gages per welder at the time of hire. Additional gage sets will need to be purchased at the employees own cost. Novum will not be responsible for any lost or stolen tools.