WELDER

* Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead position.


* Rig materials to move and install safely


* Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to constructing using straightedge, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.


* Perform layout work.


* Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.


* Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.


* Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding chart specifications or types or thickness of metals.


* Determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.


* Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of the metal.


* Operate saws and drill presses.


* Analyze drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material data safety sheet to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.


* Cut, contour, and bevel metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions specified.


* Operate cranes and hoists.


* Join parts such as beams and steel reinforcing rods in buildings, bolting and riveting as necessary.


* Three plus years of welding experience preferred, 6-month minimum requirement.


* Experience driving powered industrial equipment such as forklift, Bobcat, and overhead cranes and hoists preferred.

Physical Requirements


* Ability to communicate well with others, including orally


* Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly


* Visual acuity; able to discern colors, etc. 


* Ability to stand for long periods


* Ability to have dexterity and mobility so you can weld in numerous positions


* Ability to read and understand instruction manuals 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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