Welder (2nd Shift) at Canam Steel Corporation in Jacksonville, Florida

Job Description:

Performs welding operations and related tasks such as gathering required parts, setting up materials for welding and welding joist products on 2nd shift.

• Performs production welding in a fast paced environment.


• Read and interpret weld symbols on shop drawings and blueprints.


• Ensures that all welds are complete and of good quality; repair bad welds as necessary.


• Maintains a positive, clean and orderly work environment.


• Performs daily cleaning and maintenance of area.


• Works in a safe and productive manner.


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor including but not limited to; cleaning, steel scrap removal, and other production related jobs.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).


• One to three years of experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to stand continuously, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.


• Frequently reach overhead with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend crouch, or crawl.


• Climb or balance frequently.


• Capable of lifting 60 lbs or more


• Close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Open shop environment -- may be exposed to cold and hot work spaces.


• Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.


• Noise in the work environment is generally very loud.

PPEs Required

The following PPEs will be required to be worn at all times:

• Hard hat


• Metatarsal safety boots


• Safety glasses


• ear plugs


• Welding shield


• Supplied air hood


• Welding jacket


• Welding gloves