Job Description

Overview

Welds metal parts together to fabricate products using the submerged arc welding process.

Responsibilities

• Ability to position header at machine clamping using an overhead or jib crane; turn cranks or pushes buttons to align electrode on welding head over the weld joint.
• Ability to load reel of electrode wire onto machine and threads electrode wire from reel through feed rolls and welding head; turn welding head to set the specified angle of electrode.
• Fill hopper with specified flux and direct nozzle or gravity feed over weld line.
• Turn knobs to set current, voltage, and slope, and synchronize feed of wire and flux with speed of welding action.
• Ability to observe meters and gauges along with observing the weld action for compliance with procedures.
• Visually examine welds for adherence to specifications; grind welded surfaces as needed.
• Ability to operate pneumatic and electric grinders
• Ability to use and utilize levels
• Adjust machine setup to vary size, location, and penetration of bead; layout, fit, and tack work pieces together.
• Preheat work piece with hand torch or heating furnace; remove surplus slag, flux, and spatter.
• Ability to remove metal with carbon arc gouger to make repairs if necessary.
• Maintains production record of parts and jobs fabricated as required by the Department Manager.
• Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, ability to work on–site, ability to work overtime.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, ability to deal respectfully with the public, customers, vendors, other employees, managers, and executive management.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to interchange with others in the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must pass American Society of Mechanical Engineering 1g Saw Plate Test