Welder

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full Time Arden, NC, US JOB PURPOSE: The Welder will use hand welding and flame cutting equipment to weld together metal components and part or to cut/trim metal objects to a dimension as specified by layouts or blueprints. KEY RESPONSIBILTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: Welds metal parts or components together using Seam and MIG welds Guides electrodes or torch along weld line at specified speed and angle to weld, melt, cut or trim metal Reviews layouts, blueprints or diagrams in preparation for welding or cutting metal components Selects and inserts electrode or gas nozzle into holder and connects hoses and cables to obtain gas or specified amperage, voltage or polarity Connects and adjust regulator pressures to suit application Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts using welding equipment Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead position Positions work pieces and clamps together or assembles in jigs or fixtures Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag or spatter using hand scrapper, power chipper or portable grinder. Watching dials and gauges to make sure a machine is working properly Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Proficient knowledge of Seam and MIG Welds High School Education or GED with 4 or more years’ experience Ability to read Blueprints 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr