Welder Intermediate

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proficient in various types of welding: MIG, TIG, Stick.
• Makes butt or fillet joints in flat, vertical, or overhead positions when fusing metal objects together.
• Lays out material, cuts and fabricates in accordance with sketches or blueprints.
• Works in conjunction with other tradespeople (Mecahanical Tech, Pipefitters, and Machinists) in erecting, dismantling, or repairing of machinery or equipment.
• Installs wires and brazes copper parts using oxyacetylene torch or electric welding equipment.
• Assists in on-the-job training of Apprentices.
• Works alone or in remote or elevated locations as directed. Job also involves working in confined spaces, as directed.
• Crew assignments and duties may vary at times based upon job & skill requirement, as well as available crew personnel to complete the work safely and efficiently.
• Ensures safety of personnel and equipment by consistently following safe practices and procedures with particular attention to fire prevention and use of personal protective equipment on all jobs as required.
• Performs other related or comparable work as directed.

• Ensures safety of self and others by consistently following safe practices and procedures with particular emphasis on fire prevention and use of personal protective equipment; performs other related or comparable duties as directed.

• Attends and participates in the appropriate training for the use of fire extinguishing equipment and notification procedures should a small, containable fire ignite in the work area.

• Serves as a member of the Pixelle Industrial Fire Team to mitigate risk and escalation of fires within the facility and provides assistance required by your craft, as laid out in the PIFT handbook.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have at least three (3) years experience as an Industrial Welder. Experience must include welding mild and stainless steel plate and pipe, structural steel, cast iron, and cast steel. Applicant must have experience in mig welding, tig welding, stick welding, brazing, plasma cutting, and oxy-acetylene burning. Ability to weld and burn in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions is necessary.

The nature of this job requires applicants to work from varying heights above ground, as well as in confined space areas. Applicants must be capable of working in varying temperature and moisture conditions. Applicants must pass the POET fitness assessment. A DOT physical is also required for this position. Must be able to lift 5-30 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Job duties include the wearing of a respirator requiring a tight face seal.

Applicant will also be required to pass an offsite weld qualification evaluation.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.