A Welder Assistant is responsible for assisting the weld shop in the setup and execution of welding activities. This includes but not limited to data logging, setup assistance, material handling, grinding and miscellaneous shop activities.

Responsibilities:

• Read, understand and execute written instructions (i.e. production orders, trace sheets)
• Read, understand and work to Welding Procedure Specifications.
• Assist in the setup of GMAW/FCAW semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Assist in the set up and trouble shoot mechanized GTAW equipment and SAW equipment.
• Grinds and conditions weld areas and weld prep areas using wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper, etc.
• Use a tape measure to accurately measure part dimensions.
• Use steel squares to assist in the align and fit connectors or fittings to pipe.
• Use temperature indicating crayons and contact pyrometer to determine part temperature.
• Complete electronic data logging, monitor and communicate parameters with welder during welding.
• Operate overhead bridge cranes and jib cranes to safely move parts.
• Operate a forklift to safely move palletized and loose parts work with outside departments on technical projects and special cases to meet company goals and needs.
• Assist with material movement/shipping/receiving as needed or determined by workload.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Required:High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year experience working in a shop. 
• Preferred: Forklift and crane experience.
• Able to perform tasks with limited supervision; able understand what they have been instructed to do.
• Good communication skills; capable of instructing and training other welders or welding operators.
• Training on safety, welding procedures, drawings, shop routers or work instructions as needed.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work flexible hours.
• Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office products
• Understanding of weld procedures

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position requires an onsite presence to perform the essential duties.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• This position will require working primarily indoors in a smoke-free office and manufacturing facility but may also require the employee to be outdoors on occasion.
• The noise level is usually moderate. Employee will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.
• All welders work either in the Pipe or Fabrication shop at the Spring facility or on other customer field work sites. This work is performed primarily from the standing position but may require the welder to bend at the waist and or knees, lie on his back or side or work from the sitting position while looking up or down. Workstations may be located on production pieces such as skids or inside vessels.

Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the United States. All employees must be able to comply with the company Drug and Alcohol Policy, which includes participation in Company random drug testing. Employment is subject to background checks appropriate to the position.