Welder, Automated Sub Arc Experienced

G.W. Becker, Inc.; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

G.W. Becker, Inc. is seeking a Welder Level II to join our fabrication team. You will read blueprints, weld in multiple positions, and finish welds while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include laying out parts, handling tools and operating overhead cranes, with attention to defect-free assemblies and timely production. Requires 1–3 years of experience and AWS 1-G certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a technical welding program with 1–3 years of related experience.
• AWS 1-G certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience with overhead cranes preferred (2–5 years).
• Strong ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Weld metal components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
• Lay out, position, align and secure parts before assembly.
• Finish surfaces and re-touch welds by grinding.
• Inspect finished welds for conformance to specs.
• Operate hand and power welding tools and overhead cranes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Quality control

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

Technical Welding Program

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklifts

SMAW equipment

Job description

The Welder Level II is responsible for using hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components to fill holes, indentations or seams of fabricated metal products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Weld metal components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
• Lay out, position, align and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly using straightedges, combination squares, calibers and rulers.
• Finish surfaces of material product and re-touch welds including repair, polish and grind.
• Examine finished work pieces for conformance to quality standards.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure workpieces with straight-edges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as a shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Handle materials by using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Properly maintain and clean the work area, tools and equipment.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Desire to pursue training opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be willing to cooperate and share expertise with others.
• Work well with others, respond to requests for assistance, focus on solving conflict not blaming, listen and get clarification and respond well to questions.
• Take initiative, seeking out additional assignments rather than waiting for assignments.
• Work with little or no supervision.
• Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner.
• Observe safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.
• Follow instructions, respond to direction; take responsibility for own actions.
• Interprets specifications, diagram or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
• Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness.
• Reports to a Manager and works under moderate supervision.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Regular hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.rn. Additional hours may be required as needed.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate from a Technical Welding Program with 1-3 years of related experience.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have A WS 1-G certification
• Current valid driver's license and safe driving record
• Two to five years of prior overhead crane experience preferred
• Possess a strong understanding of welding equipment and accessories
• May be required to pass pre-employment welding test