Welder

🏷️ Role Code: 2C9 • 🏛️ Department: Trades • 🏗️ Division: Construction

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🔥 Role Profile

💰 EQTBLT	⏰ Commitment	🎯 Level Required	🗳️ Voting Power
32-100/hr	Full-time	Contributor (2+)	1.10×+

🎯 Focus: Metal Fabrication & Welding

📍 Location: The Forge / Active Construction Sites

📜 License: AWS Certification Required

Welders join and fabricate metal components for Built By DAO construction projects. This specialized trade creates structural connections, custom metalwork, and repairs that require precision and safety expertise.

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🎯 Responsibilities

🔥 Welding Operations

• 🏗️ Perform structural welding

• 🔧 Execute various welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick)

• 📐 Read and interpret welding symbols

• ⭐ Maintain weld quality standards

• 🔍 Pass visual and NDT inspections

🔨 Fabrication

• ✂️ Cut and prepare metal components

• 📐 Layout and fit pieces

• 🔧 Fabricate custom elements

• 🔧 Repair and modify metalwork

📝 Safety & Documentation

• 🦺 Follow welding safety procedures

• 📜 Maintain certifications

• 📝 Document weld procedures

• 🤝 Coordinate with Site Safety Officer

💰 Compensation

📈 Career Path

🔧 Processes

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✅ Requirements

Required:

• 📜 AWS welding certification OR equivalent

• 🏗️ Experience with structural welding

• 🦺 OSHA 10 certification

• 🏅 DAO membership at Contributor level or higher

Preferred:

• 🔍 CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) eligible

• 📜 Multiple process certifications

• 🏗️ Structural steel experience

• 🔧 Pipe welding certification

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📊 Performance Metrics

Metric	Target	Rating
⭐ Quality	Pass all inspections	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📜 Certification	Current and maintained	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🦺 Safety	Zero incidents	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📐 Accuracy	Per specifications	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
⏰ Efficiency	Meet schedules	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

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🦺 View Safety Requirements

Safety Requirements

Hazard	Protection
⚡ Arc flash	Welding helmet, proper shade
💨 Fumes	Ventilation, respirator
🔥 Burns	FR clothing, gloves
🔥 Fire	Fire watch, extinguisher

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👥 View Related Roles

Works With Daily

• 🪚 Carpenter - Steel framing interface

• 🏗️ Structural Engineer - Weld specifications

• 🏗️ General Contractor - Coordination

• 🦺 Site Safety Officer - Hot work permits

Supervision

• 👔 Reports to Lead Welder

• 🤝 Coordinates with Site Supervisor

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🗳️ View Governance Participation

As a Specialist+ rank member:

Activity	Access
🗳️ Voting	Yes, with rank-based weight
📝 Proposals	Can submit Operational proposals
🏛️ Committees	Technical committees

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🏭 Foundry Resources

Zone	Use
🔥 The Forge	Shop welding, fabrication
🛠️ The Depot	Equipment

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🚀 How to Apply

1. ✅ Ensure DAO membership at Contributor level

2. 📜 Provide AWS certification

3. 🔧 Skills demonstration/test

4. 📚 Complete Construction Training

5. 👥 Assignment to Forge or site

Ready? Start Your Application →

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🔗 Related Pages

Trades & On-SiteConstruction & PropertyThe ForgeContributor (Level 2)