Industrial Welder

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / SKILLS / RESPONSIBILITIES Welder III:

• Perform tack welds working with a fitter
• Perform tack welds on work that has already been laid out
• Perform tack welds or continuous welds in the flat position using a wire feeder or a welding rod as directed
• Perform vertical fillet welds as directed by supervision
• Does not require knowledge of all welding techniques
• Ability to follow verbal and or written instructions
• Ability to establish working relationships with other employees and supervisors
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Acceptable attendance, following the established Company policies
• Additional tasks and duties as assigned, to support and improve the overall team operations
• Please note overtime is an essential function of this position

Welder II

• Essential Duties as above
• Certified to an intermediate level of skill and knowledge to ensure mechanical strength on diversified assemblies and parts
• Select and set-up welding equipment and inspect their welds to ensure compliance to standards and specifications
• Knowledge of weld symbols and corresponding specification requirements is essential
• MIG welding and Stick welding capability in all positions is a requisite.

SKILL FACTORS:

• Ability to weld in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions using MIG and Stick type welding
• Set-up appropriate weld machines using knowledge of weld machine settings in conjunction with weld symbols shown on drawing.
• Weld tacks, fillets and butts in all positions at production rate.
• Knowledge of all related welding safety issues is a requirement.
• Ability to inspect welds to determine that they meet standards and/or specifications a must.

Welder I

• Essential Duties as Above
• Certified to an advanced level of skill and knowledge to ensure mechanical strength on diversified assemblies and parts inclusive of set-up of weld equipment, welder settings, and type of welds required
• Knowledge of all welding techniques required including Stick, MIG, Sub Arc, Flux Core and Submerged Arc.
• Stick and MIG welding in all positions is a requirement; horizontal, vertical and overhead with specification compliant Quality.
• Knowledge of all welding symbols as stipulated by the manufacturing drawings and their respective applications.

SKILL FACTORS:

• Weld utilizing Sub Arc, Flux Core and Submerge Arc techniques when necessary as called out by the drawing. Quality welds should be made manifest utilizing all the aforementioned processes/techniques
• Perform carbon Arc welding and back-gouging as required with proficiency and at a production rate
• Weld tacks, fillets and butts at production rate with little or no pickup
• Superior ability to inspect welds to determine that they meet standards and/or specifications a requirement

WORK CONDITION:

• Environment is that of a heavy industrial worksite.
• Outdoor elements are a factor.
• Exposure to air particles, such as dust, chemical (paint, oil, gas, diesel fumes) and weld smoke
• Exposure to loud, penetrating noises in some work areas
• Proper personal protective equipment is required at all times, such as metatarsal boots, ear plugs/ear muffs, safety glasses, pants, hard hats and possible respirator use

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred, however, is not required
• Technical school training, preferred, however, is not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Pay: $18.00 to $35.00 /hour based on experience.

Experience:

• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)