Welder

Job Description

Job Summary:

Perform manual and semi-automatic welding on all types of materials, components, and products.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

· Setup, adjust, and operate all types of manual and semi-automatic welding

equipment (i.e. SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, Bortech) in accordance with the proper

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) in an efficient manner.

· Provide technical support for Sales during the inquiry process.

· Ensure welding is being done such that welds are capable of passing RT and

UT requirements.

· Verify welding and material is in accordance with drawings, standards, and

specifications.

· Perform pre-heat and post-heat operations.

· Perform all types of gouging operations.

· Maintain accurate welding and material records.

· Clean up welds by grinding, buffing, and/or other means to provide an acceptable

surface condition.

· Assist and train other welders, as required.

· Report abnormal conditions of equipment to Foreman.

· Work in a safe and secure manner and comply with the safety rules and procedures.

· Weld fixtures, temporary lugs, dies, and other non-production items in accordance

with the proper WPS.

· Perform small repairs and preventative maintenance on the welding equipment.

· Assist in placing and removing pieces, components, and products to/from the

welding area.

· Operate jib cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment (except heavy cranes) for the moving of material, components, and equipment from location to location within

the plant. Occasionally operate overhead cranes and towmotors in support of small

moves to continue production within the department.

· Perform general laborer duties as required (i.e. grinding, loading and unloading of trucks and railcars, bricking furnace).

· Keep working area clean and perform housekeeping duties around the plant as required (i.e. pickup tools, roll-up hoses and cables, sweep).

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Education/ Experience

· Required to pass ASME Code welding test qualification requirements in GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW as set forth by the Company.

· Capable of reading and understanding Engineering drawings, documents, weld symbols, and WPS’s.

· Working knowledge of different types of cutting equipment.

· Capable of lifting 50 lbs. up to waist.

· Requires 36 months minimum of job-related work experience.

Company Description

Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of large steel fabricated products for the energy, chemical, and aerospace industries.