Automatic Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Burnham Commerical

Burnham Commercial is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-quality boilers and control systems for commercial and industrial applications. Our history of quality, reliability and value make Burnham Commercial the leader in commercial heating equipment. While there are many imitators, there’s only one Burnham Commercial.

We are looking for an Automatic Welder to join our team!  Under general supervision this position welds steel plate(s) of all kinds by using the submerged arc automatic welding machine. Welds horizontal seams and vertical circumferential seams. Uses air arc to clean the joints in order to prepare the joint for weld and x-ray. May be required to perform some welding by using electric arc welding machine. Has satisfactorily passed the A.S.M.E. welding tests, including the stress tests, applied to the sample welds.

This is a full-time, union-hourly position located in Lancaster, PA. Hours are Monday-Friday, 6 AM - 2:30 PM; Saturdays as needed (maximum of two required 6 AM – 12 PM). 

Essential duties and responsibilities  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates automatic welding machine at required speed and heat.
• Air arc joints as required.
• Produces a completed weld satisfactory to the A.S.M.E. requirements and suitable to pass x-ray and be free of voids.
• Welds seams on high and low pressure vessels.
• Interprets welding symbols as used on blueprints.
• Removes slag from weld with slag hammer or wire brush.
• Stamps all welds with his personal certification stamp.
• Performs related work as directed commensurate with this or lesser rates labor grade.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• MUST be able to pass ASME 1G weld test
• Ability to read blueprints and/or diagrams 
• Experience with measuring tools 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package  including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on the 1st of the next month from your date of hire
• 401(k) plan
• Weekly pay
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• 75% tuition reimbursement after 6 months