Arc Welder — Hands-On Metal Fabrication Specialist

Rheem; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem’s Water Heating Division in Montgomery, AL seeks a Hand Arc Welder to fabricate and assemble metal parts using arc welding equipment. You will position parts, set welding parameters, select electrodes, and inspect completed work for conformance to drawings.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, welding experience or related certification, and the ability to become certified within one year. You’ll perform lifting tasks, use PPE, and rotate areas for ergonomic safety in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• One year of welding experience as Hand Arc Welder or a relevant Welding Technology degree/certificate is helpful but not required.
• Must be able to become a certified welder by the end of one year.
• Continuous lifting of 5-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting of 25-60 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 60+ lbs.
• Frequent strain due to position and unsupported lifting.
• Personal protective equipment required: face shield, respirator and protective clothing.

Responsibilities

• Must fabricate metal objects by welding metal parts together using arc welding equipment.
• Must be able to properly place metal objects in position where welding is to be performed.
• Must be able to set and adjust welding power source and wire feeder to insure proper amperage and voltage output.
• Must be able to select appropriate size and composition of electrode and properly mount in holder.
• Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, using welding equipment.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, or vertical position.
• Cleans or degreases parts, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath.
• Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapper or power chipper, portable grinder or arc-cutting equipment.
• Positions workpieces and clamps together or assembles in jigs or fixtures.
• Inspects finished workpiece for conformance to specifications.
• Must be able to successfully weld parts together using a MIG or stick welder.
• Must be able to rotate to other areas for ergonomic safety.
• Inspect units or parts for defects and workmanship.
• Observe all departmental safety requirements.
• Work from written or verbal orders.
• May be exposed to high noise levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree or Welding Certificate

Job description

Rheem’s Water Heating Division in Montgomery, AL seeks a Hand Arc Welder to fabricate and assemble metal parts using arc welding equipment. You will position parts, set welding parameters, select electrodes, and inspect completed work for conformance to drawings.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, welding experience or related certification, and the ability to become certified within one year. You’ll perform lifting tasks, use PPE, and rotate areas for ergonomic safety in a