Steel Fabrication Specialist/Welder– West Palm Beach, Florida

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Steel Fabrication Specialist/Welder to join our Building Science Solutions team in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure testing industry!

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek’s Building Science Solutions (BSS) group is primarily focused on building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing for new construction and retrofit projects.

What are we looking for?

As a Steel Fabrication Specialist/Welder you will be responsible for the construction (welding/fabrication) and dismantling of steel mock-up test chambers. This position will travel as business needs indicate.

Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday core business hours (may vary slightly)

What you’ll do:

• Follow and enforce all safety requirements and company policies

• Provide exceptional customer service

• Build mock-up steel structure test chambers to blueprints

• Demo mock-up steel structure test chambers

• Small, intermediate, and large-scale specimen preparation

• Work with the Project Manager, technicians, and clients to ensure the preparation of all project details are complete to satisfaction

• Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a neat, organized manner

• Perform miscellaneous construction as required

• Operate equipment (pursuant to documented training) as directed (e.g., bucket truck, forklifts, etc.)

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in SMAW Welding/fabrication

• 2+ years of experience in Steel torch cutting

• Must have a complete knowledge of all equipment and tools used in the completion of duties

• Ability to understand construction layout

• Ability to work off man lifts (boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc)

• Ability to operate forklifts, lulls, etc

• Ability to read and understand chamber drawings and build accordingly

• Ability to lift 75lbs

• A reasonable understanding of curtain wall systems

• Ability to travel as business needs dictate

• A valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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