About the position
The Welder will perform torch and plasma cutting operations, along with fitting, tacking, and MIG welding carbon steel in vee groove and full penetration bevel joints on a variety of parts. Must be qualified for 2G and 2F. Also expected to utilize shop equipment to cut, punch, drill, grind, blast and paint as required.
Responsibilities
- Work from weld data sheet and procedures, operation traveler, prints and oral instructions.
- Use turntable or lathe for circular parts or use weld bench to set up fixtures or layout and build makeshift fixturing.
- Visually check parts in preparation for welding, cleaning weld area of oil, dirt, rust and burrs.
- Check dimensions to ensure parts are within print dimensions.
- Prepare parts for welding using square, tape or scale centering heads and compass components following weld parameters.
- Use temp sticks to ensure specified heat and weld components in one or multiple passes to produce welds with proper penetration, free from burn through, cracks, porosity and heavy bead.
- Deburr and grind off slag and excessive weld, as necessary.
- Repair defective welded parts using grinding wheels, cutting wheels, pencil grinders, or chisels to remove material to root of imperfection or to base metal and re-weld according to weld specifications.
- Perform torch and plasma cutting on carbon steel.
- Use various measuring devices to ensure work is to print specification including, but not limited to, coordinate measuring machine, machinist square, micrometers, verniers, thread and plug gauges.
- Use crane, dollies and carts to obtain and return material to and from storage area and move completed job to next operation.
- Store all tooling, fixtures and additional point-of-use items in an organized manner, in drawers, on work bench etc. with proper labels, color coding, floor marking or other identifying mechanism.
- Maintain work area as well as machines, tools, and equipment to meet program requirements.
- Perform all job functions in accordance with established operating procedures.
- Identify and assist in remediation of any and all safety hazards in the work place.
- Perform other duties as directed by Team Leader/Supervisor.
Requirements
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Must be able to use measuring equipment such as measuring tapes, verniers and calipers, and read gauges.
- Must be able to be certified to operate a forklift and use hoists to pick up heavy parts.
- General computer skills.
