What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Welder position at Maynard Electric?
Job duties, but not limited to:
- Prioritizing and reporting to the foreman.
- Works on a team that fabricates materials such as structural steel.
- Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
- Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
- 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)
- Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws
- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
Your duties are far more than those of a welder since you must guarantee safety on the job and coordinate tasks to get the job done on time.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as pipe welder with stainless tig.
- Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures
- Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
- Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
- Deftness and attention to detail
- Proficient in English
- Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus
- Must have experience welding pipe 6G certification preferred
- Working knowledge and experience in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and SAW.
- Previous heavy structural steel, bridge, and tank work.
- Set up equipment including leads, suitcases, and weld machines.
- Troubleshoot weld machines.
- Follow D1.1 and D1.5 code work.
- Understand and use weld gauges.
Education and experience
· 4 years of relevant experience in welding and assembly of industrial equipment and piping systems (Required)
Salary : $20 - $35
