Title:  Welder II

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will consist of a welder who lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to build or rebuild parts, according to blueprints and knowledge of welding and metallurgy: Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Safety – conduct all activities in a safe manner, utilizing PPE and adhering to company policy and alerting others regarding potential concerns. Safety is # 1.

· Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications.

· Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies using welding equipment.

· Cuts work piece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife.

· 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.

· Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.

· Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.

· Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.

· Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.

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

· Types of welding include:

• MIG- Metal Inert Gas; FCGS- Flux Core Gas Shielded; SAW- Submerge Arc Welding; SMAW- Shield Metal Arc (Stick); Metal Core Welding

· Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School Diploma or GED preferred.

· Ability to lift up to 50# is required

· Welding, soldering, and brazing skills. Rigging loads for overhead crane work and forklift operation is desired

· Two years professional training in a vocational institution, or equivalent journey level experience desired

· A two-year Associate Degree from a technical/trade school is preferred