OVERVIEW:

The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Required to complete AWS certification 3G test using (FCAW) Flux Core – Mig Welding. 1/8 to unlimited thickness.

· Must be able to read blueprints using GIT tolerances and AWS weld symbols.

· Must be able to operate overhead cranes using proper rigging techniques, forklifts and drill presses of all types.

· Have general understanding of AWS requirements for weld sizes, multiply passes, pre-heating, inner pass temperatures, partial and full penetration welds.

· Must be able to use oxy fuel torches and burn structural members up to 1” thick.

· Must have own tools: Welding Hood, Welding Gloves, Framing Square, Torpedo Level, 25’ Tape, Ball Peen Hammer, Center Punch, and Side Cut Style Plyers.

· Follow all company safety rules and procedures. Capable of working in a safe and productive manner.

· Capable of lifting 45 pounds in a safe manner. 

· Work in a safe manner at a high production rate.

· Ables to level and square parts while tacking into place

· Rigging and hoisting with overhead crane

· Fix and rewire welding machines (wire rolls weigh 40lbs)

· Lift and hold 50lbs and be able to set it down gently

· Stand for 8-10 hours

· Climb up and down equipment to fit parts or to weld parts sometimes one handed

· MIG weld: dual shield flux core (95%) hard wire (5%)

· Be able to read and interpret blueprints

· Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.

· Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.

· Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.

· Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

· Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.