Welder III

Welder

As a welder you will set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment. Fabricate and assemble metal using welders, cutters, shapers, and measuring tools according to specifications. You will repair and maintain metal equipment and structures of various sizes.

Essential Functions:

• Required to complete AWS certification 3G test using (FCAW) Flux Core – Mig
• Welding. 1/8 to unlimited thickness.
• Ability to read blueprints using GIT tolerances and AWS weld symbols.
• Must be able to operate overhead cranes using proper rigging techniques, forklifts and drill presses of all types.
• Have general understanding of AWS requirements for weld sizes, multiply passes, pre-heating, inner pass temperatures, partial and full penetration welds.
• Must be able to use oxy fuel torches and burn structural members up to 1" thick.
• Must have own tools: Welding Hood, Welding Gloves, Framing Square, Torpedo
• Level, 25' Tape, Ball Peen Hammer, Center Punch, and Side Cut Style Pliers.
• Follow all company safety rules and procedures. Capable of working in a safe and productive manner.
• Capable of lifting 45 pounds in a safe manner.
• Work in a safe manner at a high production rate
• Able to level and square parts while tacking into place
• Rigging and hoisting with overhead crane
• Fix and rewire welding machines (wire rolls weigh 40lbs)
• Lift and hold 50lbs and be able to set it down gently
• Stand for 8-10 hours
• Climb up and down equipment to fit parts or to weld parts sometimes one handed
• MIG weld: dual shield flux core 0.45 (95%) hard wire 0.35 (5%)
• Be able to read and interpret blueprints

Requirements:

• 2 years plus experience in metal fabrication preferred
• Strong capacity for teamwork
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrate initiative and autonomy