Job Description

Welder will join, fabricate, and repair metal and other materials by applying appropriate techniques using various welding devices. Responsible for assembling or repairing damaged pieces of metal using machinery that emits high heat temperatures. Sets up components for welding according to specifications.

Accountabilities:

Weld complex weld geometry and fillets and related Hydro components

Qualified in smaw and fcaw

Setting up jobs and equipment to run efficiently

Carbon arc gouge CJP's

Grind as needed

Quality of work

Productivity

Job Knowledge

Initiative

Safety

Attendance/dependability

Communication

Cooperation

Main Responsibilities:

Proficient in blue print reading except geometric tolerancing

Fully proficient with FCAW and SMAW. Able to set parameters to optimize the operation of the process(s)

Able to produce high quality welds

Grinds parts as needed per drawing and verbal instruction

Capable of operating gas cutting and air arc gouging process on all but the most challenging applications

Able to weld using larger wire sizes in many situations

Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly

Keeps Supervisor informed of problems regarding work piece, schedule, safety, etc. as they arise

Able to operate jib cranes and fork lifts to facilitate positioning of weldments

Able to make roll and positioner set ups and assembly of simple, smaller weldments on same