Welder

Overview

Fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment through the use of welders, cutters, shapers and measuring tools. Produce metal products according to customer or employer specifications. Use multiple welding machines to repair and maintain metal equipment and structures of various sizes. Read and interpret diagrams, sketches and blueprints to determine operations, required materials and timeframes for projects.

Set up, operate and maintain welding equipment. Understand and implement personal and company safety measures by wearing specialized goggles, helmets and gloves. Communication skills are essential to work with team members and converse with customers and clients.

Job Description

• Performs welding dictated by drawing requirements.
• Plans and produces metal forms, fixtures and clamps.
• Regulates equipment as necessary for the work performed.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded.
• Sets up, assembles, and tacks weld parts.
• Uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
• This position welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints or work orders.
• This position must be capable of performing gas welding or brazing, arc welding, thermal cutting and grinding.
• This position must be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies, professional or technical associations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and abides by all company quality procedures and standards.

Minimum Skills and Competencies

• High School Diploma with 2-5 years' experience.
• GMAW(MIG) and GTAW(TIG) welding experience required.

Clearance

• Must be eligible for and able to maintain a Secret Clearance.