Welder/Fabricator

Job Description: Welder/Fabricator

The Welder/Fabricator will weld, cut, drill, layout and fabricate metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

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  Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.


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  Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.


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  Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.


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  Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.


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  Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.


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  Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.


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  Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

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


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


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


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  Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.

Education and Experience:

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  Minimum five years of fitting and welding, Blueprint reading is a must

Physical Requirements:

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  Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.


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  Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.


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  Must be able to see details at close range.


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  Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds at time.


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  Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.