Welder Fabricator

Welder Fabricator

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To receive assignments and instructions from supervisor both verbal and written

To read and understand schedule and work flow requirements

To obtain, read, understand and follow guidelines set forth in shop documents, prints, and paperwork including E.I.'s, M.P.'s, and blueprints

To obtain raw materials or parts and load to work centers as needed; organize/layout own work

To keep tools, equipment, machines and work area clean and organized; Verify crane at beginning of the shift (crane cables & limit switches), and man lifts

To inspect parts, materials, and assemblies for conformance to applicable specifications and design criteria * Investigate potential and actual non-conformances and recommend corrective actions

Perform minor repairs and machine maintenance

Produce the product accurately within the established standard * Use Time and Attendance system to accurately to punch in and out Machine Operator

* Manually program small piece parts, and set up and operate machines

* Identify all finished pieces and aside to next work center, storage or queue area

* Identify and aside excess stock to the appropriate storage locations

* Sand, grind, wash or shot blast plate steel, structural or purchased parts to prepare them for entry to the manufacturing areas Welder

* Weld components with appropriate techniques and repair if defective

* Inspect welding processes, materials, etc. for conformance to design criteria, applicable specifications, and inspection procedures

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Operate overhead and jib cranes, man lifts, fork trucks and miscellaneous other tools Machine Operator: Engine lathe, radial drill press, band saw, press brake, shear, wheelabrator, grinders, hydraulic punch, pipe and rod threaders, numerical control Plasma-Cutter, Numerical Control Machining Center, numerical control saw, measuring tools such as tapes; calipers, and micrometers, thread gages, jig, dies, fixtures Welder: Submerged Arc (SAW), Stick Welding (SMAW), MIG Welding (GMAW), Oxyacetylene Torches, Plasma Cutting, Air Arc Gouging, Brazing, Stud Welding, and TIG (GTAW) equipment.

Also, Welding Positioners & Fixtures, Portable Grinders, and Leak Test Equipment

* Work with various size plate and sheets steels, bar and round stocks, miscellaneous structural steels, hot, cold alloyed and stainless steels, steel and casting pieces, purchased components, copper, copper alloys, Silphos, flux grinding discs, anti-spatter, welding wire, aluminum and others

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required Education / Experience High School Diploma or equivalent