Employee Welder Agreement

EMPLOYEE WELDER AGREEMENT

Parties and Effective Date

This Employee Welder Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into between Employer Name: and Employee Name: .

Effective Date:

Personal Information

Position and Terms

Job Title:   Department:

Start Date:   Employment Status:

Pay Frequency:   Overtime Rate:

Duties, Scope of Work and Performance Expectations

Employee shall perform welding and related tasks including but not limited to shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW/MIG), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW/TIG), fabrication, fitting, grinding, and inspection as required by Employer. Work assignments will be issued by the Reporting Manager and may include work at job sites and shop locations. Employee must comply with project-specific welding procedures, drawings, and quality standards.

Certifications, Licenses and Training

Employee represents and warrants that all certifications, licenses, and qualifications required to perform welding duties are current and valid. Employee shall provide copies of certifications for the personnel file and shall maintain any required continuing education or re-certification.

Issue Date:   Expiry Date:

Safety, Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Employee shall comply with all safety rules, site-specific safety plans, and established welding procedures. Employer will provide required PPE except as noted below; Employee is responsible for maintaining issued PPE in serviceable condition. Failure to comply with safety rules may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Employment History

Dates Employed:

Dates Employed:

Education

Graduation / Completion Date:

References

Background Checks, Drug Screening and Consent

Employee authorizes Employer to obtain background checks, employment verifications, driving records where applicable, and drug and alcohol screening as a condition of employment and at reasonable intervals thereafter where permitted by law. Refusal to consent or a disqualifying result may result in revocation of this Agreement or termination.

I consent to background checks and drug/alcohol screening.

At-Will Employment and Equal Opportunity

Employment is at-will unless a written agreement signed by both parties expressly provides otherwise. Either Employer or Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignments, compensation, training and promotions will be made without regard to protected characteristics and in accordance with applicable law.

Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation and Proprietary Rights

Employee shall not disclose confidential or proprietary information of Employer during or after employment. Employee agrees not to solicit Employer customers or employees for a period of 12 months following termination, to the extent permitted by applicable law. All inventions, designs, drawings, reports, and other work product created in the scope of employment remain the exclusive property of Employer.

Termination, Severance and Final Compensation

Employer may terminate Employee for cause immediately. Upon termination, Employee shall be paid all earned compensation through the termination date in accordance with Employer payroll practices. Any severance entitlements must be expressly memorialized in a separate written agreement signed by both parties.

Workers' Compensation, Insurance and Indemnification

Employee is covered by Employer's workers' compensation insurance for work-related injuries as required by law. Employee agrees to comply with safety procedures and to notify Employer promptly of any injury. Employee shall indemnify Employer for losses caused by intentional misconduct or gross negligence by Employee.

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Any dispute arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state specified by Employer and, to the extent permitted by law, resolved by binding arbitration or in the state or federal courts located within that state if arbitration is not available. Remedies are limited to those available under applicable law.

Applicant / Employee Certification and Authorizations

I certify that all information provided in this Agreement and accompanying documentation is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification, omission, or misrepresentation may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. I authorize Employer to contact prior employers and listed references to verify my work history and qualifications.

I certify that the information provided is true and complete.

I authorize Employer to contact previous employers and references.

Miscellaneous

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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