The Welder's daily responsibilities will include but are not limited to reviewing specifications, laying out metal components, cutting, fabricating, and welding those pieces together to create custom fabrications. Welders and fabricators are expected to complete each job within specific deadlines.

Company Overview

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group, Inc, has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both power line construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.

Sturgeon Electric's Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. Sturgeon Electric has experience performing projects under Integrated Lean Project Delivery methods, and also offers pre-construction services, in-house pre-fabrication capabilities, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities.

Essential Functions

• Interpret drawings and plans to understand project scope and specifications

• Produce templates and other work aids

• Provide material take-off and rough drawings when needed

• Utilize industry tools and equipment, including powered saws, hydraulic press brake, shears, portable grinders, and hand files

• Use precision measuring tools to inspect grooves and angles

• Weld parts out of mild steel, galvanized metal, stainless steel, and sheet metal, in flat, vertical, and/or overhead positions

• Maintain proper equipment; repair when needed

• Regular and predictable attendance

• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location

• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certifications in MIG, Hardwire, Flux-Core or Stick - preferred by not mandatory
• Minimum 3 years of professional welding experience - preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Good working knowledge of standard welding tools including:Press Brake, Metal Lathe, Plasma table, CNC Laser, CNC Router Table, Metal Shear
• Experience welding aluminum and stainless steel
• Good understanding of applicable safety policies and procedures
• Ability to read blueprints
• Proficiency in basic math
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Problem solving abilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $57,000-$75,000 / year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.