Job Description / Responsibilities

The Welder is responsible general weld/grinding duties including:

• Weld metal objects together according to blueprints or drawings and to make repairs on broken or defective metal parts using various welding techniques according to Jet Machine procedures
• Perform all necessary tasks such as grinding, cleaning, etc. to prepare the weld joint
• As required, cut stock material to size using a cut-off saw
• As required, determine the proper weld method for the task, setting up welder and adjusting controls to achieve proper heat using company-supplied WPSs
• Make repairs on machined parts (i.e. plugging a hole) after approval by authorized personnel
• Check the quality of work and perform any necessary post weld operations such as heating to restore the squareness or flatness of parts affected by the welding process
• Document all work performed by initializing and dating the shop floor router and utilizing ERP
• Ensuring finished parts move to the next operation upon completion
• Informing Weld Lead of any problems or improvements of the manufacturing process
• Following all safety procedures including start up and shutdown of welding operations
• Clean and maintain all welding equipment in good working order and keeping weld shop area clean
• Other duties as assigned
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Job Skills & Requirements

• High School education or equivalent
• Highly desired 5 years of MIG experience
• Highly desired 3 years of TIG experience
• Basic math and blue print reading skills including knowledge of standard welding symbols
• Use of SDS sheets and basic weld safety knowledge
• Must be able to perform GTAW, GMAW and SMAW welding
• Must be knowledgeable of operation and safety procedures for Oxy-Fuel cutting/heating equipment
• Must pass a company administered weld certification test
• Qualified to weld various grades of stainless steel, aluminum and carbon steels with thickness up to 2.00 inches