Welder

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Perform manual and semi-automatic welding on all types of materials, components and products. Shall collaborate and plan all operations on components, products and tolerances in order to meet production schedule requirements as directed by Production Manger.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Analyze and plan complex non-repetitive tasks.

Instruct lower level welders on proper fabrication and welding techniques.

Perform extremely difficult or complex welds or operations.

Layout components or products in preparation for other operations according to drawings, standards, and specifications.

Work with the Quality Department to ensure all welding meets specified job requirements.

Cut and prepare holes in components or products utilizing plasma and oxy-fuel torches.

Set, align, and string weld joints in preparation for manual and/or automatic welding.

Setup, adjust, and operate all types of manual and semi-automatic welding equipment (i.e. SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW) in accordance with the proper Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) in an efficient manner.

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.

Report abnormal conditions of equipment to Production Manager.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Observe and work in a safe and secure manner, comply with safety rules and procedures.

Weld fixtures, temporary lugs, 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 overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment for the moving of material, components, and equipment from location to location within the plant.

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

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

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS AND PAY WITH OVERTIME AVAILABLE!Company Description

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