Welder

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

MIG & TIG welding

Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.

Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.

Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.

Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.

Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.

Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.

Make sure floor is free of obstructions, maintain good housekeeping.

Maintain orderly tool area.

Follows all safety rules.

Understands and follows Job Safety Analysis for this position.

Wears welding helmet and eye protection and any other designated PPE.

Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:

Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair. This includes Architectural metals: Aluminum Extrusions, Aluminum Plate-Light (.020) through Heavy (.125) gauge, Plain Carbon Steel Gauge Material ranging from 10-ga. To 28-ga, Stainless 304 / 316 light through heavy gauge

Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.

Fit and weld according to drawing specifications

Successful weld test required.

Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.

Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Detail-oriented and consistent.

Works well as a productive member of a team.

Ability to properly maintain and perform basic repairs on equipment.

Must be able to read a tape measure

Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.

Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.

Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.

Must be able to see details at close range.