Welder - Weekends

The Welder must be capable of performing a variety of welding functions. The individual should be familiar with and capable of using various types of welding equipment. A welder is also required to perform other miscellaneous tasks, as supervision deems necessary.

• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, general arrangement and sub-component detail drawings
• Maintain, repair, rebuild and fabricate parts when required for all types of industrial equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnose equipment problems and performs necessary repairs and reports findings to supervision
• Performs MIG, arc and TIG welding, layout, and pipefitting functions
• Full compliance with plant, state and federal safety regulations and general work rules. Use of proper lock-out procedure and personal protective equipment
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
• Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes
• Positions and clamps workpieces together or assembles them in jig or fixtures
• Selects torch, torch tip, filler ford and flux, according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of material
• Tacks assemblies together
• Chip off excess weld, slag and spatter
• Cleans or de-greases parts
• Performs all necessary maintenance and repair on all equipment used in welding
• Be able to move parts in and move finished product out of welding area
• Other duties as assigned