Welder, Misc. Metals - 1st Shift

About the role

United Steel, New England's largest fabricator and erector of structural steel and miscellaneous metals, is seeking Welders with 2-3 years of welding experience. This position safely welds together metal components of products such as miscellaneous metals, stairs, and rails using electric arc-welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs typical welding operations to support production needs.
• Detects and reports potential issues or questionable conditions to department supervisor.
• Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.
• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer or Welding Technician.
• Starts power supply to produce electric current.
• Strikes (forms) arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpiece and join edges of workpiece.
• Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
• Welds in flat and horizontal positions.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Applies filler rod manually to supply weld metal.
• Cleans or degreases weld joint or workpiece.
• Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.
• Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Preheats workpiece with hand torch or heating furnace.
• Positions and clamps workpieces together or assembles them in jig or fixture.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required.
• Must be able to perform and pass a 2G unlimited weld test.
• Must be familiar with basic machine functions to perform the tasks stated above.
• Must be willing to receive and accept frequent supervision and assistance with weld setups/changeovers.
• Performs other duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, and/or Vocational School.
• 2-3 years of welding experience or technical schooling highly desired.
• MIG and TIG skills highly preferred.
• Basic shop math, reading, writing, and interpreting English.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to effectively utilize lifting devices.
• Ability to interpret shop paperwork and work instructions.
• Ability to verify logs and procedures for accuracy.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Good communication skills.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions within a manufacturing environment. The company provides engineering controls, PPE, and regular training to mitigate exposure to these elements.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Excellent benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Supplemental benefits.