JOB SUMMARY:
A welder with approximately 4 or more years of experience welding together metal components of products by performing the following duties and exhibiting the following skill sets. This position requires the ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends, on short notice.
Essential Functions:
CRAFT
- Grinds as needed for welding
- Works alongside other trades to receive direction to accomplish assigned work
- Pulls lines and helps set up as directed by supervisor
- Follows jobsite cleanliness principles
- Shows initiative and notifies supervision of work stoppages
- Expert in SMAW process in all positions for CS
- Expert in SMAW process in all positions for HY, HSLA, and CRES
- Expert in GMAW process in all positions for CS, HY, HSLA,
- Expert in FCAW process in all positions for CS
- Expert in FCAW process for HY, HSLA, and CRES
- Advanced mirror welding in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW processes
- Expert in Stud welding for CS and CRES
- Advanced in GTAW process in all positions for CS and CRES, socket and open butt
- Proficient GTAW process in all positions for CuNi to Cu & CS, socket and open butt
- Proficient in GMAW process in all positions for 5XXX Al
- Proficient in GMAW-P process in all positions for 6XXX Al
- Utilizes workmanship training to identify and correct weld defects prior to VT
- Performs other duties as assigned
TOOL
- Advanced use of power tools (grinders, needle guns, burr motors, etc.)
- Uses weld gauges to check for over/under weld
- Correct set up of tools prior to use (heat, wire speed, tagging lines, drop tests, etc.)
- Knowledge of power tool safety, (correctly identifying kick direction and pinch points)
- Advanced in maintenance for welding machines (replacing tips, gas diffusers, liners, etc.)
- Diagnoses and repairs complex issues with welding equipment
- Performs other duties as assigned
PROCEDURAL
- Understands fire safety principles (hot work tickets, positioning firewatches, 35’ rule, etc.)
- Practical knowledge of industry safety standards/training
- Understands and adheres to preheat and interpass requirements
- Reads weld symbols
- Requires periodic supervision to accomplish work
- Proficient working to PCP’s