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This position involves machining parts for stock, making or repairing parts for emergency repairs, fabrication, welding, and working on plant machinery within the Plant Service shop and following ...

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This position involves machining parts for stock, making or repairing parts for emergency repairs, fabrication, welding, and working on plant machinery within the Plant Service shop and following ...

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In-service welding and/or hot tapping experience. * Plant/Facility experience. * Pipeline experience operating a welding rig and truck. * API 1104 multi-qualification (SMAW). * Existing in-service ...

Batch Plant Operator

Sunol, CA · On-site

$54.70/hr

This individual must have computer skills, customer service, welding and fabrication, and Asphalt Plant Controls skills. Must be willing to work day and night shifts as needed, help with repair and ...

Batch Plant Operator

Sunol, CA · On-site

$54.70/hr

This individual must have computer skills, customer service, welding and fabrication, and Asphalt Plant Controls skills. Must be willing to work day and night shifts as needed, help with repair and ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Welder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Welder, you need strong manual dexterity, technical welding knowledge, and typically a high school diploma or completion of a welding certification program. Familiarity with welding equipment, blueprints, and safety standards—as well as certifications such as AWS Certified Welder—are commonly required. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and dependability are important soft skills for ensuring quality and meeting project deadlines. These skills and qualifications are crucial for producing safe, precise welds and maintaining productivity in industrial and construction environments.

What are some common safety challenges welders face on the job, and how are they typically addressed?

Welders often encounter safety challenges such as exposure to intense heat, fumes, UV radiation, and the risk of burns or eye injuries. To address these hazards, employers typically provide personal protective equipment (PPE) like welding helmets, gloves, flame-resistant clothing, and proper ventilation systems. Safety training is also a regular part of the job, ensuring that welders are aware of best practices and emergency procedures. Adhering to these protocols helps maintain a safe work environment and reduces the risk of accidents.

What does a welder do?

A welder is a skilled tradesperson who joins metal parts together using high heat and specialized equipment. They work with a variety of metals and techniques, such as arc, MIG, or TIG welding, to create or repair structures and components. Welders read blueprints, follow safety procedures, and inspect their work to ensure strong, durable welds. Their work is essential in industries such as construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, and automotive repair.

What is the difference between Welder vs Fabricator?

AspectWelderFabricator
CertificationsWelding certifications (e.g., AWS, CWI)Welding certifications often required, plus blueprint reading
Work EnvironmentFactories, construction sites, shipyardsFactories, workshops, construction sites
Job RoleJoins metal parts through welding processesDesigns, cuts, and assembles metal structures
Tools & EquipmentWelding machines, torches, safety gearCutting tools, measuring devices, welding equipment

While welders focus primarily on joining metal parts through welding, fabricators handle the broader process of designing, cutting, and assembling metal components. Both roles often require welding certifications and share similar work environments, but fabricators typically have additional responsibilities related to blueprint reading and metal fabrication planning.

Maintenance Technician - Plant Services - Full Time (Evenings)

Maintenance Technician - Plant Services - Full Time (Evenings)

Guthrie

Sayre, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Job Description
Position Summary:
Under the direction of a Supervisor or his/her designees, the Maintenance Technician performs a variety of maintenance and engineering duties including maintaining, repairing, operating, and renovating plant and facilities for the Engineering Department. Incumbent is guided by a basic knowledge of building trades, carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and mechanical repairs, plant maintenance methods, techniques and procedures, operation and use of department equipment and supplies. The Maintenance Technician works with the Plant Operations Supervisor who may provide general daily work assignments and oversight of tasks performed.
Education, License & Cert:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Licenses: Must have valid driver's license required for travel to various facilities and/or use of a snow plow.
During orientation period, employee maybe required to participate in a "Powered industrial truck operators" course (#78-199 published by NIOSH) and be able to interpret and exercise all information and rules set forth in the regulations. This must be renewed by incumbent annually.
Experience:
1. Two years of trade school required, or five (5) years comparable related experience.
2. A demonstrated skill in one trade and basic understanding of other trades acquired through on-the-job training.
3. Must have knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards, i.e., Right-to-Know, Lock-out Tag-out, ladder safety, and other standards that may apply.
4. Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations is required.
5. The ability to make decisions and meet deadlines is required.
6. Must be able to read, comprehend, and transmit complicated, detailed instructions in writing and orally for effective interaction with administrative, medical, and supervisory staff, patients, architects, contractors, and vendors.
Essential Functions:
1. Performs a variety of other semi-skilled and skilled work in various crafts such as carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, wall repair, flooring repair, electrical work, sheet metal work, masonry, machinist work, etc.
2. Cleans, lubricates, services, repairs, installs, and diagnoses malfunction of HVAC equipment, sterilizers, dietary equipment, sprinkler and standpipe systems, electrical systems and other plant and specialty equipment.
3. Constructs, finishes, installs, maintains and repairs equipment, systems and facilities related to any craft or combination of same, using power and hand tools and other necessary equipment in a clean safe operating condition in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as department policy.
4. Assists in making decisions on all normal and minor repairs and reports major problems to the Plant Operations Supervisor.
5. Reads blueprints and models to learn work layout and plans own work layout, making routine computations as needed and attends mandatory in-services as required.
6. Plans installations, does layouts, fabricates, recommends material and alternate methods of installation.
7. Identifies system failures and troubleshoots equipment in detail to restore to operating or contain problem.
8. Works alone to solve problems, and when called upon, can take the lead on a given job with another Maintenance Technician.
9. Maintains logs, performs rounds, and completes p.m. work orders, tests, and inspections. Makes recommendations for modification or improvement of preventive maintenance systems.
10. Demonstrates cost effectiveness by: proper use and care of equipment; appropriate and prudent use of supplies; accurately recording labor and supply charges and appropriately utilizing available resources.
Other Duties:
1. Maintains shops, mechanical spaces, patient areas, etc. in a clean safe manner.
2. Responds to emergencies in the facility, makes emergency repairs as needed and is part of weekend/holiday rotation to provide 24/7 coverage of the Power Plant and Hospital.
3. Assists in removing snow from facilities grounds and maintains grounds as required.
4. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as the detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
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