Welder Helper

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

On the Job training opportunity.

Looking for hardworking, dependable and trainable individuals. Knowledge of welding skill fundamentals and use of welding equipment is a plus. Willing to train the right talent.

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, welding symbols, measurements, work orders, and project specifications.
• Perform welding using processes required for assigned projects, which may include MIG, TIG, flux-core, and stick welding.
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials as required.
• Measure, cut, fit, tack, grind, and assemble metal components.
• Inspect materials and completed welds for accuracy, strength, alignment, and overall quality.
• Set up and properly operate welding machines, grinders, cutting torches, saws, drills, and otherfabrication equipment.
• Select the appropriate welding equipment, settings, electrodes, wires, gases, and materials for eachassignment.
• Maintain proper fit-up, penetration, bead appearance, and dimensional accuracy.
• Identify welding defects and make necessary repairs or corrections.
• Complete projects according to assigned schedules and production requirements.
• Follow instructions provided by supervisors, lead welders, project managers, and companyleadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Properly maintain welding equipment, tools, personal protective equipment, and company property.
• Report damaged equipment, safety concerns, material shortages, and quality issues to a supervisor.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and jobsite safety procedures.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including welding helmets, safety glasses, gloves,protective clothing, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.
• Assist with loading, unloading, moving, and positioning materials and completed products.
• Work cooperatively with welders, fabricators, installers, supervisors, customers, and other teammembers.
• Perform other welding, fabrication, shop, or jobsite duties as assigned.