Welder A

Samuel, Son & Co.; Lebanon (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Virginia seeks an Entry-Level Welder. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, operating welding equipment, and ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with trades training and mechanical ability. This full-time position offers hands-on experience in an engaging environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of trades training and related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents like blueprints and safety rules.
• Must possess good mechanical ability and calculation skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding specifications.
• Operate welding equipment using various methods.
• Inspect weld quality and conformance to specifications.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Blueprint reading

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trades training

Tools

Welder

Grinder

Bandsaw

Overhead crane

Job description

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specification.
• Operate manual or semi‑automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas metal arc (GMAW), flux‑cored arc (FCAW), shielded metal arc (SMAW), oxy‑acetylene (OAW).
• Operate manual or semi‑automatic flame‑cutting equipment.
• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines.
• May cut metal plates or structural shapes. May be designated according to type of equipment used as Welder, Welder, Flux‑Cored Arc (welding); Welder, Gas‑Metal Arc (welding); Welder, Gas‑Tungsten Arc (welding); Welder, Hand, Submerged Arc (welding); Welder, Plasma Arc (welding); Welder, Shielded‑Metal Arc (welding).
• Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x‑ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
• Remove rough spots from workpiece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Notify supervisor of any quality or safety issues.
• Maintain effective interpersonal working relationships and function as a team member.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.
• Work in other departments on an as‑needed basis.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Assist in training new employees in the safe and most efficient use of fabricating and welding methods.

Equipment Knowledge

• Must have a basic understanding of computers.
• Must have reading, writing and simple math skills.
• Must be able to read blueprints.

Role Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with one year of trades training and at least one year of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as bills of material, blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively one‑on‑one with other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.
• Must possess good mechanical ability and the ability to perform basic calculations to operate welding and fabricating machines.
• Demonstrates ability to operate a welder, grinder, bandsaw, ironworker, overhead crane, torch, measuring devices and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.
• Must be willing to work in a team‑oriented environment.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing