Swisher

Overview

The Maintenance Worker-Welder interprets drawings and verbal instructions to fabricate and weld components for equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates frames, supports, and related components for equipment using light structural steel and steel plate.
• Selects appropriate materials, lays out work, and cuts metal to specified sizes or shapes using oxy-acetylene or electric arc methods.
• Positions materials accurately for welding and performs welds in all positions across all types of metals.
• Constructs smaller or more complex components using traditional blacksmithing methods.
• Applies heat treatment techniques to temper and shape small tools and parts.
• Performs varied, non-repetitive welding and fabrication tasks.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Responsible for the proper care, safe operation, and routine maintenance of welding equipment.
• Assists as a millwright helper or general maintenance helper when required.