Master Fitter Welder

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE

Under the direction of the Department Supervisor, the Master Fitter Welder I performs operations necessary to assemble, fit, weld, and test complete assemblies to comply with ASME code requirements. The finished product must meet or exceed customer specifications and production quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with all quality and safety rules and regulations.
• Weld and comply with the ASME B31.3 code including x-ray requirements.
• Perform manual dimensional layout of parts using appropriate tools and gauges.
• Properly set up and operate pressure test cart, read gauges and successfully test assemblies.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues and problems, and to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes and methods.
• Organize and complete as necessary the required paperwork for the units.
• Train lesser qualified employees to meet requirements efficiently.
• Work closely with other employees including engineering in a professional manner.
• Attend, understand and participate in WPS and ASME training.
• Maintain continuity log.
• Visualize piping layouts from ISO drawings and plan accordingly.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIRED

• Safety glasses
• Shoes
• Hearing protection
• Gloves
• Welding helmets
• Respirator
• Smoke extractor as needed

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Previous job-related experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to understand and read complicated Engineering drawings.
• Must conform to labor standards on a consistent basis.
• Per the union contract, the employee shall maintain productivity efficiencies in line with expectations.
• Must Be Certified To Weld With The Following Processes: SMAW (Stick), FCAW (flux-core), GMAW (6G STT root pass) or GTAW (Tig).
• Pass a one-page written test on the interpretation of a Welding Procedure Specification (85 % minimum score).
• Pass a two-page written test on weld symbol interpretation.
• Seventy percent (70%) of the welds examined with X-ray must pass the first examination on a yearly basis.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply rational thinking to understanding and carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, and independently problem solve.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Requires the ability to operate various precision measuring and testing equipment.
• Must be able to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&I).
• Demonstrate ability to measure weld size using a fillet weld gauge.
• Demonstrate ability to follow a written Welding procedure Specification (WPS).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee occasionally works with explosive conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is a combination of moderate and loud.