Welder

Welding Operations:

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, or specifications to determine welding requirements, dimensions, and welding procedures for joining metal components.
• Set up welding equipment, including welding machines, gas tanks, electrodes, or filler metals, and select appropriate welding techniques and parameters based on the type of metal, thickness, and joint configuration.

Metal Fabrication:

• Prepare metal surfaces for welding by cleaning, grinding, or beveling edges, removing rust, scale, or contaminants, and aligning or clamping workpieces in position.
• Perform welding operations, such as arc welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, or oxy-acetylene welding, to fuse metal parts together, following established procedures and safety guidelines.

Quality Assurance:

• Inspect welded joints or seams visually or using non-destructive testing methods, such as ultrasonic testing or X-ray inspection, to verify weld quality, penetration, and structural integrity.
• Repair or rework defective welds, discontinuities, or imperfections identified during inspection, and document welding parameters, inspection results, and repair actions as required.

Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to safety regulations, procedures, and guidelines for welding operations, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilation systems, and fire prevention measures.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition, and report any safety hazards, incidents, or near misses to supervisors or safety officers promptly.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, or other tradespeople to plan and execute welding projects, resolve technical issues, and ensure project specifications and deadlines are met.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors to coordinate tasks, share information, and work collaboratively to achieve project goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education is typically required, with additional vocational training, apprenticeship, or certification in welding or metal fabrication preferred.
• Proven experience working as a welder in manufacturing, construction, or metal fabrication industries, with expertise in various welding processes, techniques, and materials.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, or welding symbols, as well as understanding welding codes, standards, and specifications.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness to manipulate welding equipment, operate hand tools, and perform precise welds on metal components.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, heat treatment, and metal properties, as well as familiarity with welding metallurgy principles, weld joint design, and distortion control techniques.
• Problem-solving abilities and the ability to troubleshoot welding issues, adapt to changing conditions, and work efficiently to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Communication skills and teamwork abilities to collaborate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders, as well as follow instructions, provide feedback, and contribute to a positive work environment.

The Welder position requires a skilled professional with expertise in welding techniques and practices, capable of producing high-quality welds and ensuring the structural integrity and durability of metal structures and products. They must possess technical skills, safety consciousness, and a commitment to excellence in the welding profession.