Tig Welder (53505)

Sets-up and operates heli, stick, mig, and tig welding equipment to weld various parts according to production specifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Reads production orders and blueprints to determine required set-up including fixture needed, electrodes required, joining time and type of metal being welded. Retrieves parts and secures parts in fixtures with clamps. Welds front and back of grills, switch arms, beaters, hoods, helix blades, and gear mounts under close tolerances using various metals such as coal rolled steel, aluminum, ampco, and stainless steel. Operates wire feed welding machine to weld bull nose and back plates on grills, nose cone, ring, and gear nut on shells and butt welds seams of shells. Threads specified electrode wire through feed rolls in the welding head, sets the welding head at specified angle, andsets current and voltage on the wire feed machine. Cleans workpieceusing grinder and chisels and visually examines welds for conformance to specifications. Pressure tests welds at 300 pounds per square inch. Grinds and rewelds deficient welds and scraper blades. Arranges welded pieces in an orderly fashion and moves finished parts to holding area. Keeps production records. OTHER DUTIES:Performs preventive maintenance on equipment. Maintains cleanliness of work area and follows safe work practice rules. Performs other miscellaneous duties as required. POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Education: Six monthscommercial, vocational, or other specialized training beyond high school. Experience: Two years related work experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Manual Dexterity: Work requires regular speed and accuracy for most of the working day. Physical Effort: Work requires a considerable variety of fairly steadyactive physical exertion. Working Conditions: Continuous exposure to disagreeable features. Hazards: Injury may require a doctor's care. Time lost for part of a day may be to receive medical treatment.