Job Summary:
Weld and assemble metal pieces and products by using handheld welding equipment. Set up parts for welding; use hand tools, pliers, cutters, shapers, clamps, jigs, and fixtures. Read and interpret diagrams, sketches, welding symbols, and blueprints to determine operations, required materials and timeframes for projects.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
• Welding: Welding Machine Set-up; Mig/Tig/Stick welding steel, stainless and low alloy steels using solid and flux-cored wire. Finishing of welds (chipping, grinding, sanding).
• Read, assemble, and weld from blueprints.
• Prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Follow safety regulations: Wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes, and monitoring machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
• Develop welding processes: Using welding techniques to fuse metal components and create a strong and durable bond.
• Monitor the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Assess welded surfaces: Identifying errors in welded surfaces, structures, and components.
• Inspect equipment: Identifying and correcting defects, and ensuring the final products are safe and meet industry standards.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Follow all safety programs and requirements.
• Adhere to production schedule.
• Flexibility with schedule: meeting deadlines
• Manual dexterity and stability: precision work
• Problem Solving: Troubleshooting and Decision making.
• Communication skills: following instructions and understanding project specifications.
• Math and Measurement Skills: Tape measure, Scale, Calipers, Fillet weld gauge.
Education and Experience:
• High school or equivalent
• Welding Certificate
• Minimum of 2 years solid welding experience required.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to safely use and lift equipment weighing 50 pounds.
• Ability to work standing up to 10 hours per day.