Welder B

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specification.

• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas metal arc (GMAW), flux-cored arc (FCAW), shielded metal arc (SMAW), oxy-acetylene (OAW).

• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame cutting equipment.

• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines.

• May cut metal plates or structural shapes. May be designated according to type of equipment used as Welder, Welder, Flux-Cored Arc (welding); Welder, Gas-Metal Arc (welding); Welder, Gas-Tungsten Arc (welding); Welder, Hand, Submerged Arc (welding); Welder, Plasma Arc (welding); Welder, Shielded-Metal Arc (welding).

• Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.

• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.

• Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.

• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

• Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.

• Notifies supervisor of any quality or safety issues.

• Maintains effective interpersonal working relationships and functions as a team member.

• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Works in other departments on an as-needed basis.

• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

• Assist in training new employees in the safe and most efficient use of fabricating and welding methods.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have a basic understanding of computers.

• Must have reading, writing and simple math skills.

• Must be able to read blueprints.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED with one year of trades training and at least one year of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as bills of material, blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

• Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one with other employees of the organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.

• Must possess good mechanical ability and the ability to perform basic calculations to operate welding and fabricating machines.

• Demonstrates ability to operate a welder, grinder, bandsaw, ironworker, overhead crane, torch, measuring devices and a variety of hand and power tools.

• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

• Must be willing to work in a team-oriented environment.