Welder I

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
Requirements
· 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.

PERFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Two or more years of related experience.