Welder / Mechanic

Description Job Duties and Responsibilities ? Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications. ? Sets up and operates all common welding equipment including SMAW (Stick), GMAW (Mig), SAW (Submerged arc), semi-automated and Oxyfuel gas in a heavy industrial setting. ? Efficiently cuts and excavates cracks with Air Carbon-Arc as well as cutting with Oxyfuel, Plasma, and track burners. ? Sets up, centers, and secures pieces on rotary tilt positioners. ? Operates semi-automatic or automatic welding equipment for weld build-up, use of jigs, selecting or setting of currents or setting time cycles, and use of electrodes. Unites metal parts in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. ? Checks, adjusts and regulates current and time cycle for varying conditions of materials to obtain proper welds. ? Cuts workpieces, using fabrication equipment including powered saws, shears, brakes, and rolls. ? Removes rough spots from the workpiece, using a portable grinder, hand file, or scraper. ? Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment. ? Assists Mechanical Cell with Teardown and Inspection. ? Safely operates overhead cranes and forklifts to handle pieces up to 65 tons. ? Works effectively with minimal supervision. Must be reliable and display attention to detail. ? Performs routine maintenance on equipment. ? Completes required inspection documentation reports. ? Receives priorities, instructions, and assignments from the supervisor. ? Maintains good housekeeping practices. ? Observes all safety and general plant rules. ? Works overtime - evenings, weekends, holidays ? Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent ? Five years? related repair and fabrication experience preferred. ? Must be reliable and dependable. ? Reads and understands the English language (alpha and numeric) sufficient to read and understand requisitions, drawings, and engineering specifications. ? Observes safety regulations and exhibit a high concern for safety. ? Possesses intermediate math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, decimals and fractions, geometry) for measurement, testing, and problem resolution. ? Ability to read and understand shop drawings and welding details, set up and adjust welding equipment to fabricate assemblies within tolerances required. ? Must have knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, use, repair, and maintenance; knowledge of design techniques and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. ? Must be able to pass a welding test certifying that work meets the required specifications and standards. 2G, 3G, and 4G Welding Certification preferred ? CWI certification is a major plus. Requirements Skills And Abilities ? Bends, stoops, crouches, twists, leans, reaches, picks up, and lifts raw materials of various weights and of various lengths. ? Lifts up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently. ? Demonstrates manual dexterity sufficient to properly operate welding and related machines. ? Visual acuity to operate machines where the job is at or within arm?s reach. ? Utilizes oral communication to convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. ? Able to wear safety apparatus/clothing when required. ? Perceives the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels. Receives detailed information through oral communication. ? Position requires work both inside and outside the building in various weather conditions. ? This position requires repetitive or periodic movement based upon demand for an order. Apply Job!