Welder

Job Description

Job Description

The primary focus of the Welder position is to safely fabricate and install as necessary all structural and misc. steel work in accordance with the design documents. This position requires several welding certifications outlined below as well as general construction knowledge. All general welding, fabricating and erection best practices and industry standard applications apply. This position is expected to work within a 90-mile radius of the city of Pittsburgh, and will be an employee of the Pittsburgh, PA office location.

Our Success Story :

It all started in 1997 when Joe Leonello and his father started their own construction firm. They were soon joined by Joe's brother, Frank, in 2003 and, thus, the Franjo legacy was born. Since its inception, we strive to exceed our client expectations by consistently improving our products and services. We are always on the lookout for the top talent in the industry as we consider our employees one of our greatest assets. We truly celebrate our employee milestones and successes in our industry because without our employees, we would not be where we are today! We have been voted Top Workplace by our employees for 4 years in a row and have also been featured in the Pittsburgh Business Times as one of Pittsburgh's Fastest Growing Companies, Largest Area Construction Contractors, and Family Business Awards winners!

Our Mission

Safety, Respect, Accountability, Efficiency, Empowerment, Creativity, Loyalty... We feel strongly about every one of those, but we also feel they are the minimum every company should abide by. So, what makes us different? How do Franjo team members operate? Well, we speak to each other with radical candor. We work hard so we can play hard. We have each other's backs. We are committed to building a legacy - the Franjo Legacy.

Our Mission : Uniting our team and customers to build the future.

Our Vision : Exceeding expectations. Building trust. Creating value.

Our Values :

Persistence - Never give up.

Ambition - Driven to achieve the unimaginable.

Confidence - Humble enough to learn from experience.

Does that align with your ideals and core values? Well, great news! We are looking to add a Welder to our growing team!

What you'll do :

• Ability to safely operate all types of steel working equipment and hand tools.
• Knowledge of structural steel assemblies / details typically used in commercial building construction.
• Welding certificates in MIG, Fluxcore, and Stick Welding or have proven, proficient relevant experience in lieu of certificates.
• Able to read all drawings and associated design documents.
• Structural and misc. fabrication experience.
• Perform layout, cutting, and welding as specified by shop drawings for both structural and misc. steel operations.
• Knowledge of fabrication shop safety and best practices.
• Fabricate beams, columns, angles, plates, and connections per the design documents.
• Cutting experience to include torch, plasma, mechanical and grinding.
• Erection experience to include rigging, field welding and bolted assemblies as required, general structural / misc. erection skills and hand signal training.
• Safely operate under OSHA standards fall protection guidelines. Certified fall protection training required.
• Safely operate all equipment to perform daily erection activities including but not limited to man-lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, stud machines etc.
• Safely erect, maintain and dismantle scaffolding systems for daily construction activities.
• Safely load and unload building material deliveries.
• Maintain production quantities as outlined by the project schedule.
• Respond in an expeditious and timely manner to all work requests regarding fabrication and erection expertise.
• Assist in loading and unloading building material.
• Provide input on jobsite logistics, organization, layout, equipment, and manpower utilization.
• Clean project site / fabrication shop and maintain order with all tools and equipment.
• Have knowledge of foundations, building structures and construction sequencing.
• Mold, shape or form all metals.
• Perform clean-up procedures.
• Adhere to comprehensive project safety and security programs as defined in the company safety program in accordance with all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Meet with the Safety Director and complete mandatory safety training prior to start of employment.
• Additional tasks as necessary and / or assigned.

What you'll need to be familiar with :

Your success story :

Completion of apprentice / vocational program or an equivalent combination of training / education and a minimum of 5 years field or fabrication shop experience.

What we offer you in return :

Competitive salary and benefits package which includes, medical, dental, and vision, 401(k), employee wellness, supplemental insurance, paid time off, education and training, quarterly jobsite lunches, holiday parties, and so much more!

Do you have additional questions?

Please reach out to our Human Resources Manager for more information!

What are you waiting for?

Apply today!

Franjo Construction Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Prohibited by the Company include, but are not limited to, the following :

Any misrepresentation of facts or falsification of records, including falsification of employment applications, resumes or any Company pre- or postemployment forms, and any other form of dishonesty.

Must be able to pass a 7 year background check. We also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.