Welder/Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Daily Responsibilities:

• Work detail drawings fit-up piece parts in fixturing fit, tack and weld piece parts according to detail drawings with components consisting of steel channels, brackets, angles, sheathing, assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Tack welds all parts together in equipment, ensuring all dimensions are correct to specified drawings.
• Weld complete assembly according to specified welding standards.
• Correct fabrication mistakes.
• Incorporate approved design changes where necessary.
• Fabricate shop fixtures as required by assembly personnel per engineering sketch.
• Meet production schedule, quality and planned labor hours with limited supervision.
• Utilization of hand and power shop tools.
• Understand and apply minimally these forms of welding, carbon steel, stainless steel, low alloy.
• Normally receives basic instructions on routine tasks and detailed instructions on new assignments.
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

Requirements:

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Deftness and attention to detail

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• General mechanical background.
• Ability to use hand tools and welding tools safely.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in mechanical assembly, AWS certification (American Welding Society) for welding of carbon steel using GMAW process position 3G, Vertical up and 4F overhead.
• Able to work with limited supervision and follow instructions.
• Able to work as a team member in group situations.
• Fully understand manufacturing drawings, able to verify dimensions.
• Understand tolerance systems.
• Complete shop order documentation and time sheets.
• Meet internal Company standards for quality and workmanship
• Expected to contribute and maintain conditions that will ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
• Working knowledge of torch and plasma equipment.
• Working knowledge of GTAW Welding
• Ability to apply workmanship standards and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Able to perform basic tasks independently, limited supervision and in a group setting.