Tier III Welder

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Welds and assembles metal pieces and products using handheld welding equipment.
• Sets up welding machines and parts for welding; uses hand tools, clamps, jigs, and fixtures.
• Works from specifications, follows work instructions, understands basic weld symbols.
• Prepares and completes work on materials by welding, cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal.
• Ensures sufficient materials are available prior to starting the project.
• Welders must inspect their own work, understand basic weld defect acceptance criteria, and utilize standard fillet weld gauge.
• Follows Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) welding machine settings.
• Measures and cuts materials to specifications.
• Welds materials using the correct materials to join the metal together.
• Checks finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances.
• Follows all safety regulations.

Qualifications

• All Tiers: High school diploma or equivalent qualification or certificate from a combination welding program.
• All candidates must pass a welder qualification test prior to employment.
• A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Experience or previous certifications in the GMAW or FCAW welding process is a plus.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a welder with weld experience on heavy duty trucks, trailers, or similar equipment.
• 2 years’ experience welding armor material on Military vehicles is a plus.
• Capable of working with minimum supervision.
• Excellent knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools.
• Ability to read and interpret welding work instructions, understand basic weld symbols designs.
• Outstanding attention to detail.