Welder B

Purpose

Under general supervision, performs a normal range of heli-arc welding and brazing operations primarily in the repair of a wide variety of product castings, or various metals and alloys requiring the ability to pass required certification test, and operate own rote tooling.

Essential Job Functions

• Works from shop orders, specifications and other instructions as to rod type and amount of weld to be applied
• Plans operation sequence to preheat parts, clean and prepare area, apply and finish weld to repair cracks, non-fills, pit marks, slag holes or other defects, or to apply metal for machining operations
• Selects and sets currents, determines rod size, selects electrode, and determines other variables according to individual job requirements
• Exercises care to obtain proper penetration; avoid burring, slag inclusion or other flaws
• Some alloying of metals involved to obtain proper material strength
• Disposes of work as required
• As required, instructs others in techniques
• Operates rote tooling to smooth and finish castings, and performs various other duties as required
• Detects and reports improper operation, defective materials and unusual conditions to proper supervision
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Follows prescribed safety regulations
• Performs a variety of other tasks of equal or lesser complexity as assigned by supervisor

Special Skills and Physical Requirements

• Performs wide range of repair and other welding on small parts of various metals and alloys following generally standard or accepted methods and techniques
• Requires the use of judgment in the selection of materials and making adjustments to machine to perform adequately
• Light physical effort continuously lifting and moving small parts, preparing surfaces and performing other duties
• Continuous mental or visual attention in performing various duties requiring constant attention

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Finishing supervisor.

Education and Experience

• Knowledge of welding equipment, metal flow and basic metallurgy
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Equal to complete apprenticeship training
• Over 3 and up to 4 years' experience