2nd Shift Welder- York, SC

ZipRecruiter; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in York is seeking skilled Welders and/or Fitters. Candidates must be able to perform FCAW and SMAW welding, read blueprints, and operate related machinery. The role requires physical strength, with the ability to lift at least 50 lbs. and meet various welding qualifications. Applicants should have two or more years of experience in steel fabrication and familiarity with specific welding procedures.

Qualifications

• Two or more years' experience in manufacturing in the steel fabrication industry.
• Ability to operate welding machines and tools.
• Familiarity with WP1, WP2, and WP3 welding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform FCAW (2G) welding and pass tests.
• Operate machinery such as air arc and crane safely.
• Read weld symbols and check weld sizes.

Skills

FCAW welding

SMAW welding

Reading blueprints

Heavy lifting

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Air arc

90° angle grinder

Crane

Heating torch

Cutting torch

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Summary:

We are looking for skilled Welders and/or Fitters (knowledge of both is a plus) to cut and join metals and other materials at our York, SC facility.

Essential Job Functions

1. Perform FCAW (2G) welding. Be able to pass 2G test in FCAW on 1" thick coupon. Be able to pass 2G test in SMAW group 4 electrodes on 3/8" coupon.
2. Operate air arc to remove steel (back gouging).
3. Grind with 90° angle grinder.
4. Operate pendent controlled bridge crane safely and efficiently.
5. Read weld symbols and check weld size using weld fillet gauges.
6. Heat material to required temperature using temperature sticks and heating torch/cutting torch.
(read and follow pre-heart & interpass temperature tables.)
7. Set machines according to procedure charts.
8. Use air chipper to chip of slag.
9. Use natural gas tube heaters to pre-heat steel.
10. Operate stud welder.
11. Follow weld procedures as it applies to volts, amps & wire feed speed.
12. Heat, straighten and be able to know when to use pre-heat to offset distortion.
13. Meet requirement of Class "C" and "B" welders with greater efficiency.
14. Perform other duties as required by management.

Qualifications and Requirements
Required: High school education or equivalent. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. over shoulder height. Be able to read blueprints. FCAW (2G) SMAW (2G). Be able to read weld symbols
and be familiar with weld procedures. Must be familiar with WP1 (manual shielded metal arc welding of carbon steel) and WP2 (Flux cored are welding of carbon steel) and WP3 (Flux cored arc welding with gas shielding of carbon steel).
: Two or more years' experience in manufacturing in the steel fabrication industry. Proficiency and use of Software, equipment, machines, tools, electronic device necessary for
job: Air arc, 90° angle grinder, crane, heating torch, cutting torch.