Bit Welder -Hardfacing (Nights)

Job Requirements

Use variety of equipment and welding processes. This may include, but is not limited to Arc, Hardfacing, Brazing and Tacking.
Weld and hardface components on weld positioner.
Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with to ensure conformance with specifications.
Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Weld separately or in combination, using hardfacing powders, rods, and other alloys.
Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to specifications.
Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
Determine required equipment and welding methods, and welding techniques.
Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Chip or grind off excess hardfacing using hand grinders, or other equipment.
Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
Position and secure workpieces, using hoists, cranes, or hand tools.
Preheat workpieces prior to welding using torches or heating furnaces.
Guide and direct flames or electrodes on or across workpieces to melt or build up metal.
Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or degreaser.
Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and operations.
Some repair expertise may be required, such as, but not limited to, repairing bits with minor hardfacing.

Experience And Education

High School diploma, minimum requirement
Experience with hardfacing operations, a plus.
Technical Skills: Be able to follow engineering prints and specifications
Know proper use and care of manufacturing equipment
Be able to use computer as necessary to obtain specifications and prints

Who’s Going to be Successful in this Job?

Ability to work 12 hours on your feet (with lunch and 2 breaks)
2+ years of experience in a machine shop/manufacturing facility is preferred
Experience with reading part drawings/blueprints is preferred
Know proper use and care of manufacturing equipment
Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge, skills or abilities in the following: Be able to use computer as necessary to obtain specifications and prints
Production and Processing
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Near Vision
Problem Sensitivity
Teamwork & Collaboration
Reliability & Adaptability
Problem Solving
Communication
Integrity
Initiative
Stress Tolerance/Resilience