General Welder

General Welder

• Weld various materials
• Read, understand and execute written instructions (Shop Order system)
• Read, understand and work to engineering drawings
• Read, understand and work to Welding Procedure Specifications
• Understand and implement the proper control settings for industry standard welding power supplies and power supply controllers
• Correctly set up and trouble shoot GMAW/FCAW semi-automatic wire feeder
• Correctly set up and trouble shoot GTAW welding lead
• Use a tape measure to accurately measure part dimensions
• Use steel squares to align and fit connectors or fittings to pipe
• Use an electronic protractor or digital level to determine part alignment for parallelism and perpendicularity
• Flame cut metal using Oxy-fuel torch and mechanized beveling equipment
• Use a right angle pneumatic or electric grinder to prepare a weld bevel for arc welding
• Use a carbon arc gouge to back-gouge
• Use temperature indicating crayons and contact pyrometer to determine part temperature
• Operate overhead bridge cranes and jib cranes to safely move parts
• Operate a forklift to safely move palletized and loose parts

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required
• Fluent in English both reading and writing
• 5 years experience welding and is proficient in welding carbon and stainless steel pipe, fittings and plate.
• Able to perform tasks with limited supervision; able understand what they have been instructed to do
• Good communication skills; capable of instructing and training other welders or welding operators
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work flexible hours
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check and physical
• Must be dependable and trustworthy
• Training on safety, welding procedures, drawings, shop routers or work instructions as needed