MGH-ASME Hand Arc Welder

U.S. Water Heating; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Water Heating in Montgomery, AL seeks an ASME Hand Arc Welder to join our Water Heater Division. You will weld metal components per layouts and procedures, set welding generators, select electrodes, and ensure weld quality.

The role requires 1–2 years of welding experience or related certificate, plus ASME certification. You will perform repairs, inspect finished parts, and maintain safety in a noisy environment. Position entails lifting and using PPE as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ASME certification or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years welding experience preferred; associated degree/certificate acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Welds components per layout, blueprints, diagrams, work orders or procedures using arc-welding equipment.
• Set and adjust welding generator to ensure proper voltage output.
• Select electrode size and composition and mount in holder.
• Repair broken or cracked parts and increase size of metal parts as needed.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, or vertical positions.
• Clean or degrease parts using brush, grinder, or chemical bath.
• Inspect finished workpiece for conformance to specifications.
• Chip or grind excess weld, slag, or spatter.
• Position workpieces and clamp or assemble in jigs or fixtures.
• Preheat workpiece using hand torch or furnace.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping; comply with department safety rules.
• May be exposed to high noise levels; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Arc welding

ASME certification

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

ASME Certificate or Welding Tech cert

Associate degree in Welding Technology

Job description

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

• 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.
• Maintain good housekeeping in work area.
• Observe all departmental safety requirements.
• May be exposed to high noise levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.