Welder IV

Job Purpose

Applies more advanced skills and welding processes to cut, shape, join, surface, fabricate or repair parts of metal or other weldable materials.

Job Description

• Complete work activities using experience and judgement to complete projects per the requirements of the production schedule and manufacturing standards.
• Joins surfaces, fabricates, or repairs parts of metal or other weldable materials using advanced welding skills as specified by part report and weld procedure.
• Consistently meets or exceeds quality, safety, and production requirements for assigned projects.
• Lies out and marks weld points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates.
• Positions pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Inspects completed work for conformance to specifications and standards. Completes inspection documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Reports all discrepancies with manufacturing standards.
• Models working practices and makes others aware of safety issues in work area.
• Demonstrated understanding to perform local stress relief and operate PWHT equipment.
• Participates and sustains a high 5s level.

You are meant for this job if:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Training at a Trade School or Welding Apprentice Program preferred. Typically has 3+ years welding experience in a similar industry.
• Must work to obtain and pass all performance qualification testing required by ASME Section IX for a minimum of 3 weld process (combo of mig, stick, tig, clad on different material types such as carbon, stainless, aluminum, bronze, and/or exotic materials).
• Must have the ability to rea, write, & comprehend written and verbal English.
• Must have the ability to comprehend all internal documents such as machining and fabrication engineering drawings, weld procedures, bills of material and work orders, quality, and safety documents.
• Performs pipe welding requirements with minimal supervision/assistance.
• Maintains a high 5s standard.
• Must have ability to measure and understand measuring equipment and basic math.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment including forklifts and cranes, hand tools and power tools in approximately 90 days of starting in this position.

Work Environment:

Shop: Exposure to possible shop hazards including welding fumes, heat, flash burns, skin burns, high noise level, eye injuries (from welding arc and grinders). Spends 100% of time in shop.

Physical Demands:

Shop: Standing 80% of the time, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, and heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling. Vision must be correctable to 20/20.

Skills