Welder

Chart, Inc.; Palmerton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with employer match

Good overtime opportunities

Job summary

Chart Industries’ Fronti Fabrications in Palmerton, PA is hiring welders. Wages start up to $28.00 per hour, with overtime as needed. A welding certificate or 12 months of experience is required, and the ability to read drawings and follow specifications is essential.

You'll train and pass 6G GTAW, perform MIG/TIG on SS/aluminum with FCAW to ASME standards, and contribute from setup to final weld, including measurements and quality checks, in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a certificate/degree in welding from a certified technical college or 12 months of professional welding experience.
• Must train and pass a minimum of 6G level GTAW.
• GTAW B-31.3 on Aluminum pipe a plus, but not required.
• Must weld to x-ray quality at all times and when required, pass x-ray and dye penetrant check of welds.
• FCAW to ASME standards.

Responsibilities

• Weld to required quality and identify materials per drawings and specs.
• Set up and operate welding machines and portable plasma cutter.
• Work from drawings and specifications, ensuring proper piece parts and identifications.
• Perform fit-checks prior to final assembly and rework as needed to meet drawings.
• Unloading and loading of fabricated equipment or in-house materials.
• Maintain shop housekeeping and a safe work area.

Skills

6G GTAW

GTAW Aluminum

MIG welding

TIG welding

Education

Certificate/Degree in Welding

Tools

Portable plasma cutter

Small hand tools

Cleaning tanks

Hand trucks

Electric trucks

Jigs and fixtures

Measuring devices

Job description

Hiring at Fronti Fabrications in Palmerton, PA - a Chart Industries company!

Wages for welders starting up to $28.00 per hour.

Operating Hours – Monday through Thursday – 6:00-4:30. Must be available to work OT beyond normal operating hours as needed.

What Will You Do?

• Must train and pass a minimum of 6G level GTAW
• GTAW B-31.3 on Aluminum pipe a plus, but not required
• Must weld to x-ray quality at all times and when required, pass x-ray and dye penetrant check of welds
• FCAW to ASME standards
• May weld with other processes and varied weldments and metals as warranted
• Works from drawings and specifications
• Must identify material and markings to ensure proper piece parts and identification codes are present
• Identify and use proper Work Instructions and other related specifications
• Must perform fit-checks prior to final assembly with potential to rework fitments to meet drawing specifications
• Responsible for quality of weld joint and proper identification of the weld
• Setup and operation for ideal welding conditions
• Perform minor maintenance on all welding machines such as change torch, foot pedal, fuses, load and adjust MIG wire feeder, and check coolant reservoirs daily.
• Set up and operate portable plasma cutter
• Preheat preparation prior to welding per instructions
• Must keep work area clean and maintain shop housekeeping
• May need to perform a job from start to finish including cut/prep /Fitting/ Welding
• Unloading and loading of fabricated equipment or inhouse materials

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

Works in an average factory environment. Exposed to the following conditions: heat, sharp edges, sometimes above-average noise, burns, fumes, smoke, dust. Protective equipment and clothing provided. Works in awkward positions: bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, standing, and sitting. Lifting 0 to 50 lbs. When lifting over 50 lbs, two people are required.

Your Experience Should Be...

Must have a certificate/degree in welding from a certified technical college or 12 months of professional welding experience.

The candidate must have sufficient knowledge and ability to:

• Use and interpret sub-assembly drawings.
• Must have good dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Understand and work with welding codes, techniques, and special instructions.
• Use measuring devices and have basic knowledge of math.
• Work with both MIG and TIG weld processes on SS/ Aluminum and other metals when necessary.
• Work closely with support groups such as Engineering and Supervisors.
• Responsible for quality workmanship and requirements to reduce or eliminate hold points.

The candidate must have sufficient ability to operate:

• Portable Plasma Cutter
• Small Hand Tools
• Cleaning Tanks
• Various Hand Tools
• Hand and Electric Trucks
• Various Jigs and Fixtures
• Simple and Complicated Measuring Devices

Our Benefits Package...

Chart provides a comprehensive offering of benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k with an employer match, disability and life insurance benefits.