Position Summary for the Welder Fabricator:
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment.
- Able to follow written work instruction, job routers and other internal procedures.
- Welding with .052” flux core and 1/16” metal core, frequently in tight corners.
- Welding and fitting of tower sections as needed for production.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to repair welds or place functional cosmetic attachments.
- Fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc and sub arc welding.
- Monitor fitting, burning and welding processes to prevent overheating
- Examine work pieces for defects, measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Recognize, set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
- Layout, position, align and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straight edges, combination squares, calipers and rulers.
- Grind off excess weld, slag or spatter, using portable grinders or arc-cutting equipment.
- Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly and welding operations.
- Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind or bolt components parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
- Position and secure work pieces using hoists, cranes or hand tools.
- Ensure quality assurance hold are conducted for releasing materials to the next operation.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years of welding experience, completion of an accredited two-year welder's training program or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Must be able to stand, bend and stoop for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work in tight, uncomfortable spaces.
- Must be able to lift materials weighing 35-45lbs. on a continuous basis and 50lbs. on occasion.
Starting wage based on experience.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of substance test, background and reference checks, and receipt of college transcripts and verification of legal right to work in the United States.
