Welder III

Welds on various materials in required positions using multiple welding processes – including, but not limited to, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and SAW – to fabricate piping as designed. (

Note:

pipe work comprises a small percentage of daily tasks; other welding assignments will be expected as needed.)

Performs work associated with the installation, calibration, and operation of different types of production machines, depending on company specialization or materials used.

Tests and inspects machines to determine safe and efficient operation, performs routine maintenance, and fixes standard malfunctions.

Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering specifications, and shop orders to determine machine setup, production methods, and sequence of operation.

Checks that items produced pass quality control tests.

Lay out, position, fit and weld various piping and structural components, including pipes, flanges, fittings, valves, piping supports, structural plates, beams, etc., in accordance with the supplied piping/structural fabrication drawings.

Set up, troubleshoot, and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures.

Adjust valves, gauges, and flames as needed and be capable of handling compressed gas and oxygen cylinders safely.

Operate air arc, gouger, grinder, and other industry machines, tools, and equipment.

Participate in JSA's and all other Safety, Health and Environmental Processes. Completes required documentation, electronic or paper, on all work performed.

Understands and adheres to established safety and quality procedures.

Maintains a clean work area and practices general housekeeping standards.

Performs all tasks to ISO standards and requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned (Examples – helping to mix paint or insulating a tank).

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision.

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Loud noise level in the work environment.

Required

• Pipe welding certification
• Ability to perform welding on various materials at required positions using different welding processes, including, but not limited to, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and SAW.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of related experience
• Basic math skills
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects
• Proven ability to identify and solve basic to moderate level problems
• Overtime and weekend hours, as needed
• Experience using blueprints and design sketches
• Certification in Pipe welding

Preferred

• Familiarity with ISO procedures
• Knowledge or experience working with Chart products