Welder

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Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world-class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs, has an immediate opening for a qualified individual who has a desire to join a growing organization and an appetite for diverse and technically challenging work.

The Repairs Division is seeking experienced Welders. The candidate will join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials by applying appropriate welding techniques. Sets up, adjusts, operates, and tends welding machines to permanently join metal components using heat and/or pressure and metal fillers.

• Weld/Repair GE type diaphragms and Westinghouse blade rings.
• Reverse engineer and layout a diaphragm.
• Perform weld repairs with 410 SS and Inco.
• Weld repair all OEM type stationary blades.
• Perform stick weld repairs.
• Weld repair a tight throat, short pitch, 70 partition per half diaphragm.
• Weld repair of nozzles.
• Westinghouse stationary blade repair in place in the unit, nozzle plates still in the shell.
• Weld repairing horizontal joints and shell fits.
• Erosion damage in the hood.
• Lashing lug weld repair.
• Perform silver solder repairs.

• High School Diploma/GED/Apprenticeship classes or trade school (all levels)
• Welding vocational school training or experience in TIG and stick welding – MIG and sub-arc welding is a plus (level II and level III)
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including internationally
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and after-hours
• Basic knowledge of welding procedures, practices, and techniques
• Familiar with Power Generation equipment (levels II and III)
• Familiar with NDE techniques such as dye penetrates and mag particle (all levels)
• Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools associated with welding
• Knowledge and ability to use common precision measuring instruments
• Knowledge of silver solder repairs (level III)
• Ability to read, understand, and follow repair procedures and directions
• Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, procedures, and specifications (level III)
• Ability to weld in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions (levels II and III)
• Strong customer service skills and ability to lead other welders (level III)
• Good visual and auditory acuity, communication skills, and arithmetic knowledge

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Oil and Gas

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