Welder B

WelderResponsibilities:• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specification. • Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas metal arc (GMAW), flux-cored arc (FCAW), shielded metal arc (SMAW), oxy-acetylene (OAW). • Operate manual or semi-automatic flame cutting equipment. • Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines. • May cut metal plates or structural shapes. May be designated according to type of equipment used as Welder, Welder, Flux-Cored Arc (welding); Welder, Gas-Metal Arc (welding); Welder, Gas-Tungsten Arc (welding); Welder, Hand, Submerged Arc (welding); Welder, Plasma Arc (welding); Welder, Shielded-Metal Arc (welding). • Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. • Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments. • Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper. • Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. • Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. • Notifies supervisor of any quality or safety issues. • Maintains effective interpersonal working relationships and functions as a team member. • Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. • Works in other departments on an as-needed basis. • Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards. • Assist in training new employees in the safe and most efficient use of fabricating and welding methods.Equipment Knowledge:• Must have a basic understanding of computers. • Must have reading, writing and simple math skills. • Must be able to read blueprints.Role Requirements:• High school diploma or GED with one year of trades training and at least one year of related experience; or a combination of education and experience. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as bills of material, blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. • Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one with other employees of the organization. • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. • Must possess good mechanical ability and the ability to perform basic calculations to operate welding and fabricating machines. • Demonstrates ability to operate a welder, grinder, bandsaw, ironworker, overhead crane, torch, measuring devices and a variety of hand and power tools. • Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness. • Must be willing to work in a team-oriented environment.