Welder

Summary:

• Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner by wearing all required PPE, and by adhering to all applicable safety requirements and standards of the company, customer, and/or regulatory group.
• Recognize QA requirements, and report any circumstances that need attention to the QA Department or immediate supervisor.
• Identify processes that will have to be accomplished at the shop and fill out all necessary paperwork.
• Communicate with the supervisor, customer, or designated representative to coordinate specific job-related aspects and ensure job continuity.
• Follow company, and customer policies, regulations, procedures, and other necessary requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review details of the work package such as technical information, specification items, drawings, manuals, sketches, etc.
• Assist production by welding various structures and materials.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Able to withstand environmental factors such as:

o Outside weather conditions

o High, precarious places

o Exposed to fumes and airborne particles

o Very loud noise level

• Required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms on a regular basis.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and seek assistance with weights over 50 lbs.
• Must adhere to applicable documents, references, and safety guidelines including, but not limited to the following:

o MIL STD 22D, 248, 278, 271, 1689, 2035

• Occasionally perform other physical activities as required, such as:

o Stooping

o Bending

o Squatting

o Climbing (including but not limited to, vertical and incline ladders, masts, and kingposts)

o Crawling (including but not limited to, through scuttles, manhole covers, tanks, and voids)

Experience Requirements:

• 3rd Class = must be 3-position SMAW carbon steel plate and 3-position FCAW carbon steel plate qualified.
• 2nd Class = meet 3rd class requirements, hold a carbon arcing qualification, plus 1 additional SMAW certification (not carbon steel) and 1 additional FCAW plate certification (not carbon steel).
• 1st Class = meet 2nd class requirements, hold a SMAW 110-1B 6GT Pipe certification, and either a GMAW-P Aluminum certification or 3 SMAW and 3 FCAW pipe/plate certifications.

Other Requirements:

• Can read and interpret weld symbols on blueprints or drawings.
• Must be able to pass Drug Screening, Work Ability Screening.
• Must be able to obtain a Government facility security pass.
• May be required to travel to multiple locations in the course of a work day.
• Must be willing to work locally and out-of-state.