Weld Repair - Fabrication Area

WELD REPAIR - FABRICATION AREA

The weld repair person will report to the Manufacturing Manager of Tank Fabrication and have responsibilities in repair, touch-up, and upkeep of the welding cells. In this role, MIG Welders will perform preventive maintenance tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Essential results-based duties

• Determine the appropriate MIG welding method based on requirements like pulsed, short circuit, spray, globular or pulsed spray
• Operate the gas flow meters and use appropriate welding gas as per procedure
• Set up components for welding according to specifications
• Operate angle grinders and pencil grinders to prepare the parts that must be repaired
• Align components and clamp tanks for welding
• Weld components using metal inert gas welding (MIG) equipment in various positions for fillet and groove welds (1F,2F,2FR, 5F, 1G,2G)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Test and inspect welded surfaces for defects
• Use right size filler and welding gas as per Welding procedure specifications (WPS)
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (welding helmet, gloves, etc.
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety and good housekeeping of the machine
• Provides support in the analysis and resolution of welding failures.
• Responsible to ensure that welding equipment's calibration date is current.
• Performs electrical diagnosis and recommends repair, or repairs as needed
• Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Manufacturing Manager.
• Support projects to improve processes and address corrective actions.
• Operate in a LEAN manufacturing environment and strive to suggest process improvements
• Identify quality issues and troubleshoot to resolution with production team.
• Proper communication in pre-shift and end-of-shift meetings, including accurate documentation.

Required qualifications:

• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive work ethic and attitude; willingness to learn and meet expectations of the various assignments
• Dependability; demonstrate and maintain good attendance and punctuality
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Attention to detail

Minimum qualifications:

• Prior experience in mig welding

Physical working conditions:

• Wear safety attire or proper PPE daily
• Usually work indoors. All areas may not be temperature controlled
• Physical demands of the position include:
  Bending, stooping, twisting, lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling Handling and lifting of parts or materials – minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime on an as-needed basis