Welder

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specification.
• Operate manual or semi‑automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas metal arc (GMAW), flux‑cored arc (FCAW), shielded metal arc (SMAW), oxy‑acetylene (OAW).
• Operate manual or semi‑automatic flame‑cutting equipment.
• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines.
• May cut metal plates or structural shapes. May be designated according to type of equipment used as Welder, Welder, Flux‑Cored Arc (welding);
  Welder, Gas‑Metal Arc (welding);
  Welder, Gas‑Tungsten Arc (welding);
  Welder, Hand, Submerged Arc (welding);
  Welder, Plasma Arc (welding);
  Welder, Shielded‑Metal Arc (welding).
• Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x‑ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
• Remove rough spots from workpiece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Notify supervisor of any quality or safety issues.
• Maintain effective interpersonal working relationships and function as a team member.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.
• Work in other departments on an as‑needed basis.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Assist in training new employees in the safe and most efficient use of fabricating and welding methods.

• Must have a basic understanding of computers.
• Must have reading, writing and simple math skills.
• Must be able to read blueprints.

• High school diploma or GED with one year of trades training and at least one year of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as bills of material, blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively one‑on‑one with other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.
• Must possess good mechanical ability and the ability to perform basic calculations to operate welding and fabricating machines.
• Demonstrates ability to operate a welder, grinder, bandsaw, ironworker, overhead crane, torch, measuring devices and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.
• Must be willing to work in a team‑oriented environment.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Manufacturing