MGH-Hand Arc Welder

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing Company invites applications for a Hand Arc Welder in its Water Heating Division based in Montgomery, AL. The role focuses on fabricating and assembling metal parts by arc welding, preparing components, and inspecting finished welds to meet specifications.

The successful candidate will operate mig and stick welding processes, follow safety protocols, and rotate to other areas for ergonomic safety as needed; a high school diploma or GED is required, with welding certification

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of arc welder experience; certificate helpful but not required.
• Must become certified welder within one year.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate metal objects by welding parts with arc welding equipment.
• Position metal parts for welding and adjust welding power and wire feeder.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, or vertical positions and inspect finished work.

Skills

Arc welding

Mig welding

Stick welding

Welding safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's degree or certificate in Welding Technology

Tools

Arc welding equipment

Mig welding machine

Stick welder

Job description

The Hand Arc Welder will serve our Water Heating Division, located in Montgomery, AL.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Background/Experience: A minimum of one year prior work experience as a Hand Arc Welder and/or an Associate's Degree or certificate in Welding Technology is helpful but not required.
• Must be able to become a certified welder at 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.
• Position will require the use of personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, a face shield, respirator and protective clothing.