Set-Up Welder

Description

Job purpose

Lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast and forged components to set-up and/or weld out structural forms parts by performing the following duties.

Duties and responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine equipment, plan layout, set-up and welding.
• Perform necessary laying out, cutting, bending, forming and assembly operations using fixtures and positioners in preparation for welding.
• Verifies conformance of work piece to specifications. 
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding. 
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together. 
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure. 
• Operate overhead crane and/or forklift as needed.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.  
• Performs any related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience doing set-up welds and ability to pass a 2G weld test.
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.).
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, welding process specifications and welding symbols.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, welding process specifications and welding symbols.
• Knowledgeable of different kinds of metal and their properties.
• Experience operating a forklift and/or overhead crane preferred.
• Ability to commit to flexible schedule and prompt arrival for shifts.