Welder - 1st and 2nd Shift

Summary

The Welder - welds metal parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Welders position parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamps parts together along layout marks.

- Selects torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux, according to blueprints or type and thickness of metal.

- Connects regulator valves and hoses to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders, and welding torch.

- Turns regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch and adjusts gas mixture and pressure, to obtain desired flame.

- Holds torch at proper angle to metal and guides along weld joint, applying filler rod to molten area to form weld.

- Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.

- Welders repair broken or cracked metal objects, fills holes, and builds up metal parts.

- Applies flux to work piece instead of filler rod.

- Preheats work piece in furnace or with torch.

- Lays out, positions, and tack welds work pieces.

- Welds along vertical or overhead weld lines.

- Scarfs or grooves weld prior to applying filler metal.

- Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter.

- Cleans or degreases parts.

- Enters labor and parts completed into manufacturing database.

- Welders follow all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related Welder experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person