Submerged Arc Welder/Automatic Welder

Thermo Products, LLC.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Weekly pay

12 paid holidays

Vacation time

75% tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Burnham Commercial in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Submerged Arc Welder/Automatic Welder. Under supervision, you will weld steel plates using the submerged arc automatic machine, prepare joints, and perform air arc cleaning to ready welds for ASME tests and X-ray inspection.

The position is full-time, union hourly, with hours 6 AM–2:30 PM Monday through Friday, plus up to two Saturday mornings. Candidates should read blueprints, pass ASME 1G/2G tests, and demonstrate the ability to operate welding

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to Submerged Arc Weld and pass ASME tests.
• Ability to read blueprints and measurements.
• Experience with welding tools and machines.

Responsibilities

• Operate automatic welding machine at required speed and heat.
• Prepare joints and clean with air arc as required.
• Weld seams to ASME and x-ray-ready standards; pass inspection.
• Interpret welding symbols on blueprints.
• Maintain certification stamps on welds.
• Ensure quality and compliance with ASME standards.

Skills

Read blueprints

Welding experience

Quality inspection

ASME standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Automatic welding machine

Air arc tool

Slag hammer

Job description

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Submerged Arc Welder/Automatic Welder

Lancaster, PA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1645

Salary Range: $30.06 To $30.06 Hourly

Burnham Commercial is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-quality boilers and control systems for commercial and industrial applications. Our history of quality, reliability and value make Burnham Commercial the leader in commercial heating equipment. While there are many imitators, there’s only one Burnham Commercial.

We are looking for an Submerged Arc Welder/Automatic Welder to join our team!Under general supervision this position welds steel plate(s) of all kinds by using the submerged arc automatic welding machine. Welds horizontal seams and vertical circumferential seams. Uses air arc to clean the joints in order to prepare the joint for weld and x-ray. May be required to perform some welding by using electric arc welding machine. Has satisfactorily passed the A.S.M.E. welding tests, including the stress tests, applied to the sample welds.

The Ideal Candidate will be able to perform Submerged Arc Welding.

This is a full-time, union-hourly position located in Lancaster, PA. Hours are Monday-Friday, 6 AM - 2:30 PM; Saturdays as needed (maximum of two required 6 AM – 12 PM).

Essential duties and responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates automatic welding machine at required speed and heat.
• Air arc joints as required.
• Produces a completed weld satisfactory to the A.S.M.E. requirements and suitable to pass x-ray and be free of voids.
• Welds seams on high and low pressure vessels.
• Interprets welding symbols as used on blueprints.
• Removes slag from weld with slag hammer or wire brush.
• Stamps all welds with his personal certification stamp.
• Performs related work as directed commensurate with this or lesser rates labor grade.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• MUST be able to Submerged Arc Weld
• MUST be able to pass ASME Single A 1G & 2G Test and 1G Submerged Arc Test
• Ability to read blueprints and/or diagrams
• Experience with measuring tools

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We offer a comprehensive benefits packageincluding, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on the 1st of the next month from your date of hire
• 401(k) plan
• Weekly pay
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• 75% tuition reimbursement after 6 months