Welder - Experienced

Job Summary: A Welder, or Brazer, is responsible for assembling pieces of metal together or repairing damage in metal components using heavy machinery that emits high heat, melting the metal into shape.

Accountabilities:

• Follow HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) regulations and policies
• Follow and provide input to all work instructions
• Achieve team goals and objectives for achievement of operational results: Safety; Quality; Delivery; and Productivity (SQDP)
• Follow and provide input to the lean enterprise system in all phases of the production process
• Meet the department objectives/KPI’s

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must maintain required ASME Welding certifications.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Abilty to apply ASME code quality welds using all types of metals (stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, etc.)
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures prior to starting a project
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Obtain the materials to be used in the project
• Set up components for welding according to specifications, cut material with hand tools (powered and manual) as required to meet requirements.
• Prepare joints properly prior to welding.
• Layout job as required using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces.
• Properly prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Properly follow assigned WPS.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints
• Perform VT/PT on work to identify any flaws.
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety and ensures continued proper functionality (preventive maintenance)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding as needed.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered
• Work overtime as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Competencies Required:

• Must pass 3G plate test and 6G pipe test.
• Proven experience as an ASME code welder
• Must consistently demonstrate code quality work.
• Ability to make proper code weld repairs.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use required protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Attention to detail
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments
• Effectively communicate with internal and external business partners, English preferred
• Maintain compliance with organizational Core Values
• Exhibit and develop organizational Leadership Competencies
• Comply to Production SOP’s
• Work effectively in a team based environment

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• 3 years welding experience preferred
• High School Education, diploma, or equivalent
• Must pass 3G plate test and 6G pipe test as a condition of employment or internal move into this role.
• LEAN experience in manufacturing environment
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, etc.)
• Experienced in welding various metals (e.g. stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, etc.)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit/stand/walk for up to 10 hours/day
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials