Welder

About the role

The Welder T3 is a highly skilled role responsible for performing complex welding tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring structural integrity, precision, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform take-offs and establish cut lists from shop drawings and shop order pages.
• Determine the appropriate equipment or method based on provided requirements.
• Cut and work material using tools such as oxygen/fuel cutting, horizontal band saw, iron worker, plate sheer, drill press, and various hand power tools.
• Layout assemblies and fabrications to be tacked and welded.
• Inspect completed welds for structural soundness and compliance with specifications.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain welding equipment.
• Perform welds using SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW processes in all positions to AWS D1.1 code.
• Load and unload material from trucks to storage area and move material within workspace using forklifts.
• Operate overhead crane and/or assist with the rigging and moving of parts as required.
• Maintain necessary quality checks, record, and complete process documentation and other production and inspection records.
• Work from drawings, sketches, process sheets, shop order pages, and other forms of verbal and written communication.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Use jigs, fixtures, and measuring tools to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Document production data and maintain records of work performed.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Quality Management initiatives.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5-7 years’ experience or formal training in one of the following disciplines: mechanic, welding, machining.
• Must obtain a valid Driver’s License.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS weld symbol interpretation.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and using precision measuring tools.
• Familiarity with structural and sheet metal welding, forming, and various other fabrication processes.

Skills

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to tolerate very hot and very cold weather conditions.
• Highly productive with a good sense of quality and value.
• Strong attention to detail.