Weld Tech (Night shift) - Nucor Towers & Structures

Basic Job Functions:

Seeking an effective trainer, mentor, process-minded, effective communicator to join our team.

The Weld Tech/Instructor responsibilities are included, but not limited to:

• Provide classroom and shop floor training to new and current fitter(s) and welder(s).
• Administer weld qualification test in accordance with AWS D1.1
• Support production on welding related issues.
• Responsible to maintain and update weld certification tracker and ensure all fitters and welders are up to date.
• Perform welding equipment and flux oven calibration using amperage/voltage, wire feed speed and gas flow meter as required.
• Review welding requirements to keep NTS compliant to customer’s specifications.
• Implement and perform monthly plant audit program for all welding processes.
• Responsible to maintain continuity log/reports.
• Help reduce costs through continuous improvement activities that improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Evaluate processes and procedures to maintain or improve weld parameters and weld efficiency.
• Assist maintenance in troubleshoot welding equipment issues.

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Organizing, Planning & Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team.
• Communication - Effectively expresses ideas or tasks to an individual or group. Demonstrates effective listening skills through receiving feedback, following instructions and showing a genuine interest in others.
• Initiative - Independently and proactively seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges with minimal oversight.  
• Dependability - Being reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations.
• Judgement/Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-year degree from an accredited technical college or equivalent experience in welding
• Experience with Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Metal Cored Arc Welding (MCAW) and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) processes
• AWS Certified welding inspector (CWI) and Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
•  Must be able to pass 3G Weld Testing
• Competent and knowledgeable on how to set up welding and cutting equipment including auto welder.
• Working knowledge of metal properties, blueprint/shop drawing interpretation, and fabrication practices.
• Ability to effectively assess and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient performing AWS D1.1 welder qualification tests and records.
• Previous teaching experience in welding disciplines.
• AWS Certified welding Inspector (CWI) and Certified Welding Educator (CWE)