Welder

Responsibilities

• Work detail drawings fit-up piece parts in fixturing fit, tack and weld piece parts according to detail drawings with components consisting of steel channels, brackets, angles, sheathing, assemblies and sub-assemblies
• Tack welds all parts together in equipment, ensuring all dimensions are correct to specified drawings
• Weld complete assembly according to specified welding standards
• Correct fabrication mistakes
• Incorporate approved design changes where necessary
• Fabricate shop fixtures as required by assembly personnel per engineering sketch
• Meet production schedule, quality and planned labor hours with limited supervision
• Utilization of hand and power shop tools.
• Understand and apply minimally these forms of welding, carbon steel, stainless steel, low alloy
• Normally receives basic instructions on routine tasks and detailed instructions on new assignments
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

Requirements

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Deftness and attention to detail

Skills/Qualifications

• General mechanical background
• Ability to use hand tools and welding tools safely
• Minimum of 1 year experience in mechanical assembly, AWS certification (American Welding Society) for welding of carbon steel using GMAW process position 3G, Vertical up and 4F overhead
• Able to work with limited supervision and follow instructions
• Able to work as a team member in group situations
• Fully understand manufacturing drawings, able to verify dimensions
• Understand tolerance systems
• Complete shop order documentation and time sheets
• Meet internal Company standards for quality and workmanship
• Expected to contribute and maintain conditions that will ensure a healthy and safe working environment
• Working knowledge of torch and plasma equipment
• Working knowledge of GTAW Welding
• Ability to apply workmanship standards and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Able to perform basic tasks independently, limited supervision and in a group setting

Shifts

1st 7am - 4pm

2nd 3:30pm - 12am

3rd 10pm - 6:30am