Welder, Combination, Maint

Description

Weld metal components together to fabricate or repair products, such as machine parts, plant equipment, mobile homes, motors and generators, according to layouts, blueprints or work orders, using brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment.

Weld metal parts together, using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes, performs related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding, repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.

Locate and repair cracks in industrial engine cylinder heads, using inspection equipment and gas torch.

May perform repairs and be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations.

Clean and prepare metal surfaces for welding by flame cutting, gouging, beveling, grinding or filing.

Cut metal shapes using flame cutting torches.

Preheat thick materials to required temperatures.

Manually or by operating machine controls, guide torches or electrodes along lines of weld.

Inspect and check welds; clean and smooth welds by filing, chiseling, grinding or polishing.

Set up welding machines for other operators.

Check brazed joints or welds for completeness and re-brazes or re-welds if needed.

Clean finish welds with power or hand tools.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of three (3) years related experience.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have knowledge and experience in aluminum and steel welding procedures on structures, frames, supports and pipes.

Must have or be willing to obtain Class AB Driver’s license.

Must pass respiratory physical.

Desired

The ability to use computers including Microsoft Office

NOTE: The duties/responsibilities and qualifications/skills listed in this position description are subject to change in accordance with operational and contractual requirements.