Supervisory Responsibility:

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate welding machines as well as various power/hand tools.
• Monitor the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by wrapping, distortion, expansion or shrinkage.
• Work closely with the Machinists and Engineers to ensure welding is done properly.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment as required.
• Responsible for the overall quality of the welding work including distortion and dimensional control and taking corrective actions.
• Operate cranes, electric stackers and other mechanical assists to move, position, and unload heavy parts and assemblies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of welding tasks as needed.
• Inspect all work and ensure it meets requirements prior to passing it on to the next operation.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-3+ years experience in SMAW/GTAW welding in a manufacturing environment

• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (SMAW, GTAW,) are the processes used daily. Processes (GMAW, SAW) are used on occasion, and training will be provided.
• Ability to be crane and forklift certified.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow specific written instructions and procedures.
• Set up welding machines according to the WPS specifications.
• Working knowledge of hand tools including grinder, drills, angle finder, squares, and tapes measures.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as it relates to welding assignments.
• Ability to understand measuring equipment such as micrometer and dial calipers.
• Maintains a strong sense of urgency, initiative and ability to understand and solver productions problems.
• Knowledge of safety standards and a willingness to use protective clothing, safety glasses, face shields, gloves.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Overtime and weekend work is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
• Visual and informational inspections of the welded surfaces to identify any defects.
• Weld test required, based on experience, 1-G Plate or 6-G Pipe.