Welder

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a skilled Steel Welder to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for using various welding techniques to create strong metal connections, maintaining high safety standards throughout. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, preparing materials, and operating welding equipment to ensure quality welds. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding, with attention to detail and safety awareness being crucial to the role.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in various welding techniques like MIG, TIG, stick welding.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Understanding of different types of metal and their welding properties.
• Awareness of safety hazards associated with welding.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting blueprints and specifications for welding procedures.
• Preparing materials by cutting, grinding, and cleaning.
• Positioning and aligning metal parts for welding.
• Operating various welding machines and equipment.
• Inspecting completed welds for quality and defects.
• Maintaining welding equipment and machinery.

Skills

Proficient in MIG welding

Proficient in TIG welding

Proficient in stick welding

Blueprint reading and interpretation

Knowledge of metal properties

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Physical strength and endurance

Job description

Steel Welder
Welder uses heat to fuse metal pieces together, creating strong and durable connections. They work with various welding techniques, including arc welding, gas welding, and resistance welding. Welders follow blueprints and specifications to assemble metal structures, repair damage, and construct various products.

Key responsibilities and duties of a steel welder include:

Interpreting blueprints and specifications:

• Welders must be able to read and understand blueprints, sketches, and other technical drawings to determine the required welding procedures and measurements.

Preparing materials:

• This involves preparing the metal surfaces for welding, which may include cutting, grinding, and cleaning.

Positioning and aligning metal parts:

• Welders must ensure the metal pieces are correctly aligned and secured for welding.

Operating welding equipment:

• This includes setting up and using various welding machines and equipment, such as arc welding machines, gas welding torches, and power supplies.

Welding:

• Welders use heat and filler metals to fuse the metal pieces together, creating strong and durable joints.

Inspecting welds:

• Welders must inspect the completed welds for quality and identify any defects.

Maintaining equipment:

• This includes regularly inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining welding equipment and machinery.

Specific skills and knowledge required for a steel welder include:
Proficiency in various welding techniques:

• Welders must be proficient in a range of welding methods, such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
  Knowledge of blueprint reading and interpretation:
• Welders need to be able to accurately interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  Knowledge of different types of metal:
• Welders need to understand the properties of different metals and how they react to welding.
  Safety awareness:
• Welders must be aware of the safety hazards associated with welding and wear appropriate protective gear.

Attention to detail:

• Welders must pay close attention to detail to ensure the quality and integrity of the welds.
  Physical strength and endurance:
• Welding work can be physically demanding and require the ability to stand for long periods.