Combination Welder - (TIG/STK) Pipefitter/ Welder Austin Industrial Decatur, IL Cogen

Responsibilities Uses spot welding gun or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment to weld or tack weld pieces together. Unites pipes from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas and turns valves to release mixture. Reaches expected temperature, size, and color of flame by burning torch and adjusting flow of gas and air. Preheats work pieces for the preparation of welding or curving, using torch. Fills holes or corrects mistakes in lead pieces and makes bulges thin and curves in metal work pieces. Checks the weakness of work pieces and measures work pieces with straightedge or template to ensure the piece meets specifications. Climbs up ladders or works on scaffolds to take apart textures. Gives signal to crane operator to lift large work pieces. Uses thermal‑cutting equipment such as flame‑cutting torch or plasma‑arc equipment to dismount metal assemblies or cut scrap metal. Uses hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools to place and protect work pieces. In order to protect the torch chooses place of weld based on type, thickness, area, and expected temperature of metal. Instructs and brings flame or electrodes on or across work piece to straighten, curve, dissolve, or develop metal. Joins pieces together, covers up taut points, and adds metal to develop parts. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Experience: 3‑5 years of journeyman level welding experience, including industrial welding work. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor employment visas. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr