Weekend Welder Apprentice Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION _ PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The welder is responsible for fabricating and assembling structures and parts by using various welding
techniques and equipment. This role involves interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding
specifications to produce high-quality welds in accordance with standards and project requirements.
Essential Functions:
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
. Perform welding operations using appropriate welding techniques.
o Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to determine welding
requirements and specifications.
o Set up and operate welding equipment including welding machines, gas cylinders, torches, and
related tools.
o Prepare surfaces by cleaning, grinding, and de-greasing to ensure proper welding quality.
. Select and measure appropriate materials and components for welding based on project
requirements.
o Weld components in various positions (e.g., flat, vertical, overhead) using appropriate
procedures.
o Inspect welded joints for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.
. Perform post-welding processes such as grinding, sanding, and polishing to achieve smooth
finishes.
. Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and prevent
accidents.
Qualifications and Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
o Certification in welding or completion of a welding apprenticeship program is preferred.
o Proven experience as a welder in a similar role is required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
The successful candidate should:
o Understand various welding processes.
. Have a knowledge of different types of metals, their properties, and how they respond to heat and
pressure.
o Be able to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to understand project
specifications.
o Understand how to operate and maintain welding machines, torches, electrodes, and other tools.
o Have precise hand-eye coordination and steady hands to manipulate welding equipment and
materials.
. Be able to consistently produce high-quality welds with attention to specifications and details.
o Be capable of troubleshooting welding issues, adjust techniques, and make necessary repairs.
o Have basic math skills for measurements, angles, and calculations related to welding tasks.
Education Requirements:
o Certification in welding or completion of a welding apprenticeship program is preferred.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use
hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk
or hear. The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and
peripheral vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The environments range from cold and dry to hot and humid and may include work outdoors. Indoor
work within the manufacturing plant is required. This environment will be noisy and may contain stimuli
such as flashing lights and strong odors.
 

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