DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations
Manufacturing
WeldingTechnician
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Welding Technician at DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations. Skills: Welding, Fabrication, Material preparation, Shop equipment operation. Assist welders with daily fabrication and production activities. Gather, stage, and organize materials needed for production”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver the project the right way, your way; Ensure projects move efficiently through production; Support quality, safety, and productivity standards; Avoid production delays
Industry & Context.
Decision Quality; Manages Ambiguity
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to read a tape measure accurately, Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, Ability to follow instructions and work independently when needed, Follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements
Nice to Have
Previous manufacturing, construction, fabrication, or shop experience, Basic knowledge of hand and power tools, Willingness to learn welding and fabrication processes
What You'll Do.
Assist welders with daily fabrication and production activities
and organize materials needed for production
Prepare materials for welding
Operate basic hand tools and shop equipment safely
Assist with movement of materials and components throughout the facility
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Support welding teams with setup and teardown activities
Help ensure materials and tools are available to avoid production delays
Read and follow basic drawings
and work instructions
Perform quality checks on materials and completed work as directed
Follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements
Assist other departments as needed to support production flow
Maintain positive communication and teamwork across the facility
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative approach; Support welding teams; Assist other departments; Maintain positive communication and teamwork across the facility
Communication Scope
Communicates Effectively; Positive communication
Full Job Description
## Description Come join our collaborative and innovative team at DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations! DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations has been an industry leader in the design and supply of high-voltage, open-air substations, and switchyards since 1965. Over a half-century of building meaningful relationships with our customers and vendors boils down to one thing: people. We take pride in our collaborative approach where everything we do is designed to deliver the project the right way, your way. Though we have grown over the years, and now offer new innovations like our Factory-Built Substations, our age-old commitment will never change: to take care of you like family. DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is looking to hire a Welding Technician to work from our Port of Alexandria Facility in our Welding Department. The Welding Technician supports the welding and fabrication operations within the DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations manufacturing facility by assisting welders, preparing materials, maintaining work areas, and helping ensure projects move efficiently through production. This role plays an important part in supporting quality, safety, and productivity standards while gaining hands-on experience within a true welding department and environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, eager to learn, safety-focused, and willing to support the team wherever needed. ## COMPETENCIES Customer Focus Decision Quality Business Insight Drives Results Collaborates Communicates Effectively Courage Instills Trust Manages Ambiguity ## ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist welders with daily fabrication and production activities Gather, stage, and organize materials needed for production Prepare materials for welding, including grinding, cleaning, fitting, and measuring Operate basic hand tools and shop equipment safely Assist with movement of materials and components throughout the facility Maintain clean and organized work areas Support welding teams with setup and teardown ac
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