Welder

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to comprehend instructions from supervisors and/or co-workers.

• Must pass pre-employment welding examination

• Possess and apply knowledge of welding techniques

• Should possess qualifications for all welding techniques, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW

• Communicates verbally/effectively in English with supervisors and co-workers for resolution of any questions that may arise regarding safety, job conduct, or product quality control

• Must be able to read and understand blueprints as well as the translation of that information into the finished product

• Should possess layout and fit-up practices and procedures

• Cuts as needed to remove internal tubes.

• Cuts shells as necessary to retube bundles

• Welds shells back together

• Repairs exchanger parts, tube sheets, channel heads and covers

• Installs nozzles.

• Make welds meeting x-ray quality as required

• Performs oxy/acetylene cutting

• Performs grinding as needed

• Operates vehicles and power tools when authorized and qualified to do so and in accordance with established company rules and work orders

• Cleans up work area and equipment after work is completed

• Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company

• Must be able to work, when necessary, plus reasonable overtime day or night and/or weekends

Marginal Job Functions:

• Measures and directs the fitting of shell assemblies

• Aids crane operator by visual and voice signals when parts/assemblies are being positioned or lifted.

• Perform various QC duties

• Use broom and other cleaning equipment to maintain the work area in a clean, orderly environment.

• Assists in the tool room with documentation, record keeping, and answering employee questions

• Assists in handing out welding rods/equipment and record keeping

• Shipping and receiving material record keeping

• Company reserves the right to assign jobs and tasks not specified above

Equipment/Clothing Used to Perform Job:

• Protective Equipment: Gloves, safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection and respiratory protection (Welding Fume Respirator) welding hood, face shield, cutting glasses and goggles as required.

• Assorted long and short handled tools

• Various power tools including grinders

• Weld machines and cutting stations

• Powered industrial trucks and mechanical lift equipment including overhead crane and bottle dollies.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Two to four years of related experience

• Knowledge of machining practices

• Must possess basic math skills

• Must be able to read and interpret simple measuring devices

• Must be able to read and write English

• Must be able to read and interpret drawings

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time

• Must be able to bend, push, pull, twist, squat, crawl, lift and climb

• Requires the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Working Conditions:

• Will work in heat, noisy, dusty, dirty, cold environment

• May be exposed to chemicals and pinching hazards

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. EOE M/F/D/V

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