MGH-ASME Hand Arc Welder

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing Company in Montgomery, AL seeks an ASME Hand Arc Welder for our Water Heater Division. The role focuses on welding metal components, maintaining proper weld quality, and adhering to safety standards in a production environment.

The candidate will read layouts and blueprints, select electrodes, and operate welding equipment while performing routine inspections and adjustments to meet specifications. On-site position with exposure to PPE requirements and physical lifting tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must hold and maintain a current ASME certification.
• 1–2 years of Hand Arc Welder experience or relevant certificate/Associate degree in Welding Technology.
• Frequent manual handling and lifting requirements indicated by job duties.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal components using electric arc-welding equipment per layout, blueprints, diagrams, or instructions.
• Adjusts welding generator to ensure proper voltage output.
• Selects electrode size and composition and mounts in holder.
• Repairs, fills holes, and increases size of metal parts as needed.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, or vertical positions.
• Cleans parts and inspects finished work for conformance to specs.
• Observes safety requirements and uses PPE as required.

Skills

Hand Arc Welder

Welding Experience

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASME Certification

Tools

Welding Generator

Welding Equipment

Hand Tools

Job description

The ASME Hand Arc Welder will serve our Water Hearer Division, located in Montgomery, AL

Responsibilities

• Welds together metal component parts; as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work order, welding procedures, or oral instructions, using electric arc-welding equipment.
• Must be able to set and adjust welding generator to insure proper 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.
• Inspects finished workpiece for conformance to specifications.
• Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scraper or power chipper, portable grinder, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Positions workpieces and clamps together or assembles in jigs or fixtures.
• Preheats workpiece, using hand torch or heating furnace.
• Required to pass and maintain employer performance tests or standard tests; as required by the certification standards of professional and technical associations.
• Observe all departmental safety requirements.
• May be exposed to high noise levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Position requires Hand Arc Welder to hold, and maintain a current ASME certification.
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years prior work experience as a Hand Arc Welder and/or an Associate degree or Certificate in Welding Technology.
• 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.
• Position will require the use of personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, a face shield, respirator and protective clothing.