Precision Welder: Arc & Flame Cutting

ADP, Inc.; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell in Stratford, CT seeks a welder to produce and finish metal components using brazing, gas, and arc welding methods. You will read layouts and blueprints, prepare parts, and ensure conformance to specifications.

The role involves torch operation, flame control, and precision finishing in a fast-paced shop environment. Expect to lift, handle, and assemble parts in various positions while maintaining safety standards and quality.

Qualifications

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply shop math at the high school level.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal parts or components together, using brazing, gas, or arc welding equipment.
• Guides electrodes or torch along weld line at specified speed and angle to weld, melt, cut, or trim metal.
• Reviews layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components.
• Selects and inserts electrode or gas nozzle into holder and connects hoses and cables to obtain gas or specified amperage, voltage, or polarity.
• Selects and installs torch, torch tip, filler rod, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of metal.
• Connects and turns regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure to obtain desired flame.
• Ignites torch or starts power supply and strikes arc.
• Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, using welding equipment.
• Preheats workpiece, using hand torch or heating furnace.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position.
• Positions workpieces and clamps together or assembles in jigs or fixtures.
• Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scraper or power chipper, portable grinder, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Inspects finished workpiece for conformance to specifications.
• Cleans or degreases parts, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath.
• Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Performs all other functions as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Hubbell in Stratford, CT seeks a welder to produce and finish metal components using brazing, gas, and arc welding methods. You will read layouts and blueprints, prepare parts, and ensure conformance to specifications.

The role involves torch operation, flame control, and precision finishing in a fast-paced shop environment. Expect to lift, handle, and assemble parts in various positions while maintaining safety standards and quality.