Welder B

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Lebanon (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Pressure Vessel Group is seeking skilled welders to read blueprints and welding specifications, select appropriate processes, and produce high-quality welds on metal components.

Responsibilities include operating manual/semi-automatic welding equipment, inspecting weld quality with precision instruments, and maintaining tools. You will work in a team-oriented environment, following safety rules and maintaining housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of trades training and at least one year of related 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.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.
• Operate welding equipment to fuse metal segments using GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, or OAW.
• Inspect welds and test surfaces for quality and conformance to specs.
• Maintain equipment and promote safety and teamwork on the shop floor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding process knowledge

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED, 1 year trades training

Tools

Welding equipment

Grinder

Bandsaw

Ironworker

Overhead crane

Torch

Job description

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).
• Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
• Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Notifies supervisor of any quality or safety issues.
• Maintains effective interpersonal working relationships and functions as a team member.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Works 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.

About Us

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business - enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change - within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you're seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We're stronger together. At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

About the Team

Samuel Pressure Vessel Group is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pressure vessel solutions. We offer a wide range of capabilities in fabricating stock, custom & engineered-to-order vessel designs. Whether you need an ongoing supply program for small standard vessels or have a one-time requirement for large engineered-to-spec pressure vessels, our experienced team is ready to assist you.