Welder

Location: Little Ferry, NJ – Full-time

About the role

Joins, fabricates, and repairs metals by applying appropriate welding techniques and operating various welding devices. Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine appropriate welding process. Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness. Familiar with and complies with all safety requirements and protocols for working in a hazardous environment.

Responsibilities

• Uses electricity and torches to produce heat and solder together components made from steel, titanium, copper, and other metals
• Welds small components
• Consults blueprints and sketches in order to execute jobs and tasks to specification
• Assesses equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods
• Monitors equipment for appropriate usage and temperature
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of universal standards and specifications in order to meet building codes and legal requirements
• Develops working knowledge of dozens of methods used for welding a variety of materials and components
• Operates specialized machinery for industrial welding
• Monitors work environment for hazards and maintains healthy ventilation levels to avoid particle or gas inhalation
• Follows safety protocol, including wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes
• Works in the construction or manufacturing industries

Requirements

• Formal training through a vocational or technical school, relevant welder or welding fabricator certifications
• Preferred 1-3 years of related experience
• Ability to read blueprints, knowledge of chemistry and metallurgy, understanding of electricity, basic computer programming knowledge
• Attention to detail, manual dexterity, physical strength, physical stamina, spatial skills, technical skills