Sub Arc Seamer​/Back welder - Night Shift

Job Description

Night Shift 5pm - 3:30am Monday - Thursday
A Sub arc Seamer/Back welder is responsible for setting up and operating automated Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) equipment to create longitudinal or circumferential seams on large metal components, such as pipe, pole shafts, or structural steel, followed by applying back-welds to ensure full penetration and structural integrity. These roles focus on high-production, quality-sensitive environments, requiring proficiency with automated systems and often involving crane operation and heavy fabrication Core Responsibilities

• Machine Setup and Operation:
  Set up and operate automatic sub-arc welders, including adjusting wire feed, voltage, current, and speed.
• Seam Welding:
  Perform continuous longitudinal or circular (girth) welds on large steel components.
• Back-Welding/Repair:
  Operate a sub-arc back-welder (or "turtle") to weld the opposite side of the seam, ensuring at least 80% to 100% penetration and passing ultrasonic (UT) inspection.
• Material Preparation:
  Align, clamp, and prep work pieces (grinding, air-arcing) before and after welding.
• Quality Inspection:
  Visually inspect welds and check against blueprints/WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications) to ensure compliance with standards.
• Material Handling:
  Utilize overhead cranes to position large structural components.
• Required
  
  Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience:
    
    Previous experience with submerged arc welding or automated welding systems.
  • Technical
    
    Skills:
    
    Ability to read blue prints, shop drawings, and technical welding symbols.
  • Certification:
    Often requires AWS (American Welding Society) SAW certification, or the ability to pass it within a set timeframe.
  • Mathematical
    
    Skills:
    
    Ability to calculate settings and interpret measurements.

Meet Your Recruiter

Christy Wylie
Staffing Manager

Christy has been in the staffing industry since 2005 and joined the American Staff Corp team in Claremore in 2018 as a Staffing Professional. In 2023 she was promoted to Staffing Manager overseeing the operations in Claremore and Pryor, Oklahoma. Christy has a strong focus on the relationships between her clients and the candidates she works with. She is highly involved in the Claremore community and is passionate about helping people succeed and will go the extra mile for you.

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