What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at HumaneticsExtCareerSite?
Role Purpose: Responsible for fitting and welding of steel, aluminium and stainless-steel parts using a MIG and/or TIG process.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific welding requirements, layout, and procedures.
Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements).
Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces.
Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead).
Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
Grind or clean weld joint of work piece.
Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.
Positions and clamps work pieces together or assembles them in jig or fixtures.
Selects torch, torch tip, filler ford and flux, according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of material.
Tacks assemblies together.
Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
Cleans or de-greases parts.
Performs all necessary maintenance and repair on all equipment used in welding.
Be able to move parts in and move finished product out of welding area.
Follow all safety rules and quality standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Critical Competencies
Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to factional equivalents and fractions to decimal equivalents.
Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time.
Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
Ability to read blueprints.
Education and/or Experience:
3 years related experience and/or training.
Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or trade school preferred.
Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) is a plus.
