Class A Welder

Job Summary Perform many different kinds of welding and cutting using gas and electric welding equipment to fabricate steel with minimum supervision.

• Perform FCAW (2G) welding.
• Pass 2G test in FCAW on 1 thick coupon.
• Pass 2G test in SMAW group 4 electrodes on 3/8 coupon.
• Operate air arc to remove steel (back gouging).
• Grind with 90 angle grinder.
• Operate pendent controlled bridge crane safely and efficiently.
• Read weld symbols and check weld size using weld fillet gauges.
• Heat material to required temperature using temperature sticks and heating torch/cutting torch (read and follow pre-heart and interpass temperature tables).
• Set machines according to procedure charts.
• Use air chipper to chip slag.
• Use natural gas tube heaters to pre-heat steel.
• Operate stud welder.
• Follow weld procedures as it applies to volts, amps and wirefeed speed.
• Heat, straighten and know when to use pre-heat to offset distortion.
• Meet requirement of Class C and B welders with greater efficiency.

• Perform other duties as required by management.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs over shoulder height.
• Be able to read blueprints.
• FCAW (2G) and SMAW (2G).
• Be able to read weld symbols and be familiar with weld procedures.
• Must be familiar with WP1, WP2, and WP3 welding processes.
• Two or more years experience in manufacturing in the steel fabrication industry.
• Proficiency and use of software, equipment, machines, tools, electronic devices necessary for job.
• Proficiency with: air arc, 90 angle grinder, crane, heating torch, cutting torch.