Akima

Overview

Truestone, an Akima company, is seeking a Welder with MIG/TIG Aluminum experience to work in Tobyhanna, PA. Candidates must pass a government background check, drug test, and physical to obtain a Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints or work orders using various welding equipment.
• Performs related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding, repairs broken or cracked parts, and fills holes in metal parts.
• Locates and repairs cracks in industrial engine cylinder heads using inspection equipment and gas torch.
• Utilizes various manual welding processes to weld different types of metals in various sizes, shapes, and thickness.
• Performs welding duties in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Conducts work processes including pre-heating, hazing, bead welding, tack welding, flame cutting, and heat treating.
• Welds aluminum, steel, and armor plate materials using shielded arc, MIG, TIG, and silver brazing methods.
• Capable of welding dissimilar metals such as copper to steel.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.
• Applies knowledge of welding standards and how various metals react to different welding processes.
• Lays out work, positioning and clamping templates and jigs for metal items.
• Welds stainless steel and aluminum where complete penetration and close tolerances are required.
• Adjusts machines to permit welding materials of various thickness.
• Works in environments with exposure to dirt, grease, noise, odors, smoke, and fumes.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen with the ability to pass a thorough background check including credit and criminal check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.
• Proficient in Aluminum Tig, Aluminum Mig, Flux Core, and Steel Mig.
• Ability to work first, second, or third shift.
• Must be qualified and certified to American Welding Society (AWS) Standards.
• Capable of welding dissimilar metals such as copper to steel.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.
• Must be able to work standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing.
• Must be able to work in awkward and cramped quarters.

Additional Information

• Work is performed on concrete floors or on equipment being repaired.
• Subject to burns and eye injury when welding.
• Danger from electric shock and falls from scaffolds or ladders.