Welder I

Description The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Required to complete AWS certification 3G test using (FCAW) Flux Core – Mig Welding. 1/8 to unlimited thickness. · Must be able to read blueprints using GIT tolerances and AWS weld symbols. · Must be able to operate overhead cranes using proper rigging techniques, forklifts and drill presses of all types. · Have general understanding of AWS requirements for weld sizes, multiply passes, pre-heating, inner pass temperatures, partial and full penetration welds. · Must be able to use oxy fuel torches and burn structural members up to 1” thick. · Must have own tools: Welding Hood, Welding Gloves, Framing Square, Torpedo Level, 25’ Tape, Ball Peen Hammer, Center Punch, and Side Cut Style Plyers. · Follow all company safety rules and procedures. Capable of working in a safe and productive manner. · Capable of lifting 45 pounds in a safe manner. · Work in a safe manner at a high production rate. · Ables to level and square parts while tacking into place · Rigging and hoisting with overhead crane · Fix and rewire welding machines (wire rolls weigh 40lbs) · Lift and hold 50lbs and be able to set it down gently · Stand for 8-10 hours · Climb up and down equipment to fit parts or to weld parts sometimes one handed · MIG weld: dual shield flux core (95%) hard wire (5%) · Be able to read and interpret blueprints

Requirements

· Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair. · Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints. · Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms. · Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments. · Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.

PERFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Two or more years of related experience.