Stainless Steel Welder

About the role

This position involves performing welding operations on stainless steel tanks and assemblies using MIG welding equipment in a shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret tank sketches, blueprints, welding diagrams, and work orders.
• Accurately measure materials using a tape measure and other basic measuring tools.
• Select appropriate welder settings based on welding charts, material type, and thickness.
• Perform MIG welding on 300-series stainless steel components, including vertical and overhead welds.
• Lay out, position, and tack weld workpieces prior to final welding.
• Examine completed welds for bead size, appearance, and compliance with specifications.
• Grind, chip, or remove excess weld, slag, or spatter as required.
• Clean, degrease, and prepare parts before and after welding.
• Assist with tank pressure testing in accordance with written procedures, specifications, and supervision.
• Maintain welding equipment in proper working condition, including torches, wire, and machines.
• Complete required quality control and production documentation.
• Willingness to learn new welding and other technologies as adopted.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area on a daily basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience welding 300-series stainless steel, preferably in the 12-gauge thickness range, in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with tank fabrication is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required with relevant welding experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying.
• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods.
• Ability to safely navigate and work in a fabrication shop environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with welding tools and shop equipment.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, work orders, and safety documentation.
• Ability to complete basic written documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide basic numbers.
• Ability to apply measurements involving length, weight, and volume.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to handle routine tasks with occasional variables in a production environment.

Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying.
• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods.
• Ability to safely navigate and work in a fabrication shop environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with welding tools and shop equipment.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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