Welder

Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to read and understand written and spoken English.
• Ability to read and interpret process routings, bills of materials, and procedures.
• Ability to operate pneumatic tools.
• Ability to demonstrate, lead and instruct others in safe and effective working techniques.
• Safety-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Quality oriented, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, and alter hours as business needs dictate.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three years related welding experience and/or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Two years minimum of TIG and MIG welding experience, or equivalent expertise.
• Must pass “TIG” procedures and “flux-core” procedures per ASME code standards.

Responsibilities

• Weld all pressure vessels in accordance with ASME Code requirements and all units with radiography as part of the customer’s specifications.
• Lay out and weld to specification all products: code or non-code, standard or non-standard.
• Train other welders with lesser skills, plus teach productive techniques.
• Follow all safety guidelines in regards to fellow employees and equipment.
• Perform operations within time standards.
• Produce good quality products within prescribed standards.
• Monitor methods, processes and procedures on a continual basis to ensure departmental goals are being met related to efficiencies, equipment utilization and time usage in order to maintain or improve cost competitiveness.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that interfaces well with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Provide quality in all goods and services delivered to internal and external customers through thorough planning, responsible implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor inventory levels and locations, and work with support staff to ensure the availability of inventory needed to produce goods on schedule and according to customer requirements
• Provide guidance to temporary personnel.
• Assist team members with their duties and other administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the department in support of team and divisional goals.
• Work to and/or help create standard work procedure (SOP).
• Complete any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Job Summary

• This position is responsible for welding and/or fabricating components according to work specifications to cost-effectively produce a high-quality product on a timely basis that meets customer requirements.