Welder

Position: Welder

Location: Lonsdale, MN 55046

Duration: 6+ Months

Shift: 2pm – 10pm

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read/understand simple blueprints/drawings
• Read tape measure proficiently
• Use metal cutting bandsaw, grinder, framing square to aid in cutting raw material.
• Inspect for cleanliness, label and stage finished/prepped material in sequence for production as required.
• Follows written and oral instructions to perform tasks accurately.
• Works in a safe manner, keeps work area, tools, and equipment clean and in orderly fashion.
• Performs other routine duties as requested.

SUMMARY

• Lays out, fits, and welds pipe, and structural materials used in fabrication of components to assemble structural forms such as piping/instrumentation, vacuum jacketed piping, spool piping etc. by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Selects equipment and plans layout, assembles, and welds.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Fabricates from sketches, blueprints or instruction.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, GTAW-ARC (TIG) welding, submerged arc, or other welding process used by company.
• Repairs/reworks products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Uses hand and power tools to perform work.
• Examines weld for bead size and other visual specifications.
• Lays out, positions, and tack welds work pieces for fit-up.
• Welds along vertical or overhead weld lines.
• Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter.
• Assembles completed spool pieces into final assemblies per drawings and spec sheets.
• Be able to qualify for ASME Code welding as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Prefer an individual with the ability to weld in a 6G position.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED, or technical school
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.