Weld Technician

## Weld Technician 1
** Clinton,TN37716
** Posted: 09/09/2026

Job Number: 2101##

Job Description
** Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities
*** Uses hand-welding or flame-cutting to weld  metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams. Performs duties with a high regard for safety and accuracy.
* Operate safety equipment and use safe and efficient work habits.
* Operates manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and cutting torch.
* Monitors the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material to ensure conformance with specifications.
* Positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straight edges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
* Analyzes shop drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
* Clamps, holds, tack-welds, grinds or bolts component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
* Grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment to smooth out rough edges and maintain safety.
* Marks or tags material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required ensuring proper shipment to customers.
* Dismantles metal assemblies or cuts scrap metal using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment.
* Performs daily activities and prioritizes tasks based on written and oral directions from Weld Lead and Manager.
* Must complete process/facility training as assigned.
* There is no supervision of other workers at this level.
* Responsible for the quality of his/her own work and satisfying customer (internal and external) specifications
* Must complete process/facility training as assigned
* Performs other duties as assigned.
** Job Requirements/Skills
*** Basic knowledge of welding tools
* Intermediate mechanical knowledge
* Basic quality control analysis
* Strong listening skills
* Basic written, verbal and organizational skills
* Strong interpersonal skills and team player attitude
* General knowledge of local, state and federal health and safety regulations [e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)]
* Ability to understand and apply health and safety regulations and requirements
** Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions
*** Ability to perform physically demanding work
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and wear a respirator
* Ability to carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds
* Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and kneel
* Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and environments wherein there is exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, chemicals and mechanical and electrical hazards
* Ability to work in extreme temperatures
* Ability to effectively communicate; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
* Ability to work in or around moving vehicles, rotating equipment, and ladders/scaffolds
* Basic math and computer skills; mechanical ability
* Ability to wear protective equipment such as: goggles, ear plugs, gloves, and steel toe boots
* Normal vision (with or without correction)
* Ability to perceive depth and adjust focus; basic hand/eye coordination
* Ability to see close and distance, basic colors/shades, and peripheral vision
* Forklift certified|  |  || --- | --- ||
** Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements** | ||
*** Education**
* * High School diploma or GED |
*** Certifications**
* * AWS D1.3 welding certification
* Fork lift certification ||
*** Required Experience**
* * None required |
*** Preferred Experience**
* * A minimum of 2 years of experience welding in the sheet metal industry |  
* Energy Solutions is an
** Equal Opportunity Employer**. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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