Welder II

Position Summary Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: This position will consist of a welder who lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to build or rebuild parts, according to blueprints and knowledge of welding and metallurgy: Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Safety – conduct all activities in a safe manner, utilizing PPE and adhering to company policy and alerting others regarding potential concerns. Safety is # 1. · Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications. · Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies using welding equipment. · Cuts work piece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife. · Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. · Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments. · Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper. · Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. · Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment. · Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc. · Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. · Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts. · Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. · Types of welding include: o MIG- Metal Inert Gas; FCGS- Flux Core Gas Shielded; SAW- Submerge Arc Welding; SMAW- Shield Metal Arc (Stick); Metal Core Welding · Performs other duties as assigned.     QUALIFICATIONS: · High School Diploma or GED preferred. · Ability to lift up to 50# is required · Welding, soldering, and brazing skills. Rigging loads for overhead crane work and forklift operation is desired · Two years professional training in a vocational institution, or equivalent journey level experience desired · A two-year Associate Degree from a technical/trade school is preferred