Welder - 1st & 2nd Shift

The Welder sets up and welds together metal components of products such as pipe, flanges, extensions, and plates; identifies, manually welds, and repairs defects in welded pipe with electric arc-welding equipment.

Follows all safety policies and initiates safety improvements.

Set-up and operate welding machines in the fabrication of metal products and assemblies.

• Strikes (forms) arc, manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
• Self-examination of weld for bead size, proper surface finish, and compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Cleans or degreases weld joint or work piece.
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Positions and clamps work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture.
• Tacks assemblies together.
• Identifies areas of pipe that require repair, either pre-marked by inspectors or through visual inspection.
• Positions pipe on repair rack to facilitate the repair process.
• Performs necessary preparatory work by grinding, preheating or otherwise preparing pipe.
• Compliance with all safety rules.
• Requires minimal, if any, supervision to accomplish the essential functions of the job.
• Successfully passes all annual weld tests.
• Other duties may be assigned by management including but not limited to cross training and housekeeping.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS