Welder

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and understand drawings, sketches, welding symbols, specifications, and instructions.
• Set up and operate metal arc welding equipment to perform routine GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW welding operations.
• Set current, gas pressures, and regulate pressure controls.
• Select rod, wire, tips, and electrodes for specific operation to be performed.
• Fit and position parts in accordance with drawing specification; position and secure holding devices and tack welds as necessary.
• Obtain proper penetration and fusion, avoid burning or distortion of metal, detect defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties for reporting to supervisor.
• Assist other departmental employees in fitting and positioning parts.
• Assembly of threaded piping systems from ½" up to 2" in carbon steel or stainless steel.
• Bending of stainless tubing and assembly of compression fittings for stainless tubing projects.
• Fabricate moderately complicated small structures such as piping supports or pump support stands from carbon steel or stainless steel.
• General piping duties beyond pipe fabrication.
• Generate material lists to meet project requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have 6G Welding Certification
• Minimum of four (4) years welding experience required.
• Knowledge of good piping practices.
• Must be self-motivated, thrive in a fast moving environment, and able to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate professionally at all levels of the organization and with external contacts.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Good driving record preferred.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• 6G Certified
• OSHA 10 Certification required.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 lbs. of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.