Job Summary:
The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
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Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
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Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
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Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
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Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
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Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
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Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
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Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
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Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Education and Experience:
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Technical certifications or applicable experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
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Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
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Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
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Must be able to see details at close range.
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Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
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Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
