Welder

Welder

The welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Plan details of work order procedures; gather required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repair and fabricate various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment
• Monitor the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage
• Prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts and surfaces to be welded
• Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area
• Notify supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Work Experience

Required Skills/Abilities

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Ability to use a variety of tools, which may include blowtorches, saws, grinders, and welding torches.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Education and Experience

Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.