Welder II

WelderThe welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.Required to complete AWS certification 3G test using (FCAW) Flux Core Mig Welding. 1/8 to unlimited thickness.Must be able to read blueprints using GIT tolerances and AWS weld symbols.Must be able to operate overhead cranes using proper rigging techniques, forklifts and drill presses of all types.Have general understanding of AWS requirements for weld sizes, multiply passes, pre-heating, inner pass temperatures, partial and full penetration welds.Must be able to use oxy fuel torches and burn structural members up to 1" thick.Must have own tools: Welding Hood, Welding Gloves, Framing Square, Torpedo Level, 25' Tape, Ball Peen Hammer, Center Punch, and Side Cut Style Plyers.Follow all company safety rules and procedures. Capable of working in a safe and productive manner.Capable of lifting 45 pounds in a safe manner.Work in a safe manner at a high production rate.Ables to level and square parts while tacking into placeRigging and hoisting with overhead craneFix and rewire welding machines (wire rolls weigh 40lbs)Lift and hold 50lbs and be able to set it down gentlyStand for 8-10 hoursClimb up and down equipment to fit parts or to weld parts sometimes one handedMIG weld: dual shield flux core (95%) hard wire (5%)Be able to read and interpret blueprintsThorough 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.Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.Completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.5 Years of on the job experience