Fabrication Welder

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts.
• Weld small and large components such as copper plumbing, beams, and pipelines.
• Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job.
• Maintain and repair all machinery.
• Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors.
• Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
• Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a welder.
• Excellent knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools.
• Outstanding attention to detail.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock.
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions, including wet, humid, cold, or hot environments.
• Frequent exposure to vibration.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent carrying of items for extended periods of time as needed.