Welder/3rd (Temp)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, or tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
• Load or feed work pieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
• Give directions to other workers regarding machine set-up and use.
• Correct problems by adjusting controls or by stopping machines and opening holding devices.
• Inspect, measure, or test completed metal work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices.
• Record operational information on specified production reports.
• Basic MIG welding of galvanized steel.
• Interpret blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
• Assemble, align, and clamp work pieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervision.
• Implement universal standards and specs in order to meet building codes and legal requirements.
• Use precision measuring tools to inspect grooves and angles.
• Conduct tests to check weld quality, including hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance.

Education and Experience Profile

• A high school diploma or GED certificate and/or industrial experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic math.

Required Skills

• Prior experience with MIG welding and processes.
• Familiar with grinding and cutting equipment.