Welder ll with Automated Sub Arc Experience

The Welder Level II is responsible for using hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components to fill holes, indentations or seams of fabricated metal products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.

• Weld metal components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.

• Lay out, position, align and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly using straightedges, combination squares, calibers and rulers.

• Finish surfaces of material product and re-touch welds including repair, polish and grind.

• Examine finished work pieces for conformance to quality standards.

• Examine work pieces for defects and measure workpieces with straight-edges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.

• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as a shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment

• Handle materials by using forklifts and overhead cranes.

• Properly maintain and clean the work area, tools and equipment.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.

• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

• Desire to pursue training opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be willing to cooperate and share expertise with others.

• Work well with others, respond to requests for assistance, focus on solving conflict not blaming, listen and get clarification and respond well to questions.

• Take initiative, seeking out additional assignments rather than waiting for assignments.

• Work with little or no supervision.

• Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner.

• Observe safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.

• Follow instructions, respond to direction; take responsibility for own actions.

• Interprets specifications, diagram or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.

• Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness.

• Reports to a Manager and works under moderate supervision.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

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This is a full-time position. Regular hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.rn. Additional hours may be required as needed.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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Graduate from a Technical Welding Program with 1-3 years of related experience.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have A WS 1-G certification

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Current valid driver's license and safe driving record

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Two to five years of prior overhead crane experience preferred

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Possess a strong understanding of welding equipment and accessories

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May be required to pass pre-employment welding test