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Job Description

Overview

The ASME Hand Arc Welder will serve our Water Heater Division, located in Montgomery, AL, and is responsible for welding metal components according to specifications using electric arc-welding equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Welds together metal component parts as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work order, welding procedures, or oral instructions.
  • Sets and adjusts welding generator to ensure proper voltage output.
  • Selects appropriate size and composition of electrode and properly mounts in holder.
  • Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases size of metal parts using welding equipment.
  • Welds in flat, horizontal, or vertical position.
  • Cleans or degreases parts using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath.
  • Inspects finished workpiece for conformance to specifications.
  • Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter using hand scraper or power chipper.
  • Positions workpieces and clamps together or assembles in jigs or fixtures.
  • Preheats workpiece using hand torch or heating furnace.
  • Passes and maintains employer performance tests or standard tests as required by certification standards.
  • Maintains good housekeeping in work area.
  • Observes all departmental safety requirements.
  • May be exposed to high noise levels.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Must hold and maintain a current ASME certification.
  • A minimum of 1 to 2 years prior work experience as a Hand Arc Welder or an Associate degree or Certificate in Welding Technology.
  • Continuous lifting of 5-25 lbs.
  • Frequent lifting of 25-60 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting of 60+ lbs.
  • Frequent strain due to position and unsupported lifting.
  • Use of personal protective equipment including a face shield, respirator, and protective clothing.

Additional Information

  • Location: Montgomery, AL.
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