Overview
The Welder - Manufacturing position involves welding metal parts according to customer specifications and certified standards. The role requires compliance with procedures and performance tests, and may include non-code welding tasks.
Responsibilities
- Welds metal parts together in accordance with customer specifications.
- Passes certified welders test and blueprint test.
- Receives instructions from foreman and interprets blueprints and assembly drawings.
- Plans and executes the working procedure for assembling and welding parts.
- Regulates current or gas for proper fusion and penetration of metals.
- Uses appropriate electrodes or wire types to produce required welds.
- Utilizes jigs and fixtures or improvises holding devices for job completion.
- Sets up and operates related machines and equipment as instructed.
- Ensures dimensional and quality conformance of completed work.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area.
- Prepares work records and other paperwork as required.
- Performs other tasks as necessary to fulfill primary function.
Requirements
- Must have been in the Certified Welder classification for a minimum of 5 years.
- Must be certified in a minimum of 4 welding processes (Mig, Tig, Stick, Fluxcore, or Submerged Arc).
- Code welders with more than 1 year but less than 5 years can be moved to Senior Certified Welder at management's discretion.