Welder I

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Description

OVERVIEW:

The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Required to complete AWS certification 3G test using (FCAW) Flux Core – Mig Welding. 1/8 to unlimited thickness.

* Must be able to read blueprints using GIT tolerances and AWS weld symbols.

* Must be able to operate overhead cranes using proper rigging techniques, forklifts and drill presses of all types.

* Have general understanding of AWS requirements for weld sizes, multiply passes, pre-heating, inner pass temperatures, partial and full penetration welds.

* Must be able to use oxy fuel torches and burn structural members up to 1″ thick.

* Must have own tools: Welding Hood, Welding Gloves, Framing Square, Torpedo Level, 25′ Tape, Ball Peen Hammer, Center Punch, and Side Cut Style Plyers.

* Follow all company safety rules and procedures. Capable of working in a safe and productive manner.

* Capable of lifting 45 pounds in a safe manner.

* Work in a safe manner at a high production rate.

* Ables to level and square parts while tacking into place

* Rigging and hoisting with overhead crane

* Fix and rewire welding machines (wire rolls weigh 40lbs)

* Lift and hold 50lbs and be able to set it down gently

* Stand for 8-10 hours

* Climb up and down equipment to fit parts or to weld parts sometimes one handed

* MIG weld: dual shield flux core (95%) hard wire (5%)

* Be able to read and interpret blueprints

Requirements

* Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.

* Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.

* Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.

* Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

* Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.

Salary Description

$20 – $23 per hour