Job Requirements
The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Plan details of work order procedures; gather required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
- Repair and fabricate various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
- Monitor the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
- Prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
- Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area.
- Notify supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Experience
Required Skills/Abilities
- Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance, and repair.
- Ability to use a variety of tools, which may include blowtorches, saws, grinders, and welding torches.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
- Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
- Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
Education and Experience
- Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
- Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
- Must be able to see details at close range.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.