Welder: Blueprint-Driven Fabrication Expert

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

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.