The Welder fits, welds and repairs steel structures for the maritime cranes division, to include ship cranes, reachstackers, mobile harbor cranes, offshore cranes and other components of Liebherr products.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete all required welding tests. (SMAW, GMAW, TIG, etc.)
• Ability to weld structural steel in all positions.
• Identifies deficiencies and makes repairs to structural components of cranes.
• Ensures that proper equipment and materials are transported to site.
• Ensures that work instructions are clear.
• Ensures repairs and fabrications are done properly and in conformance with codes, regulations and product specifications.
• Ensures that work is performed in a manner that minimizes scrap and rework.
• Ensures that all equipment used is maintained in proper working order.
• Ensures that all sites have been properly cleaned up before leaving.
• Ensures all safety requirements are followed.
• Provides training as required to others as assigned or as job circumstances require.
• Communicates any concerns regarding equipment or materials issues, or work performance of others to management.
• Communicates flow of information required to keep jobs on time within budgets to management and coworkers.
• Observes all safety rules, and safety concerns are communicated to management.
• Work area and tools and equipment are kept clean and properly maintained.

Competencies

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three years of experience in welding and fabricating, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

Sufficient experience to be able to identify deficiencies and make repairs in structural components of cranes working without supervision.

• Blueprint and WPS reading proficiency.
• Ability to lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler.
• Ability to analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Ability to determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Ability to develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Ability to tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.
• Ability to heat, form, and dress metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
• Ability to cut work piece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife.
• Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Ability to inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to comprehend, speak and write the English language. Ability to speak effectively before customers.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to multi-task while completing work in a competent and professional manner.
• Ability and willingness to learn how to repair all aspects of the cranes.
• Ability and willingness to learn how to burn pins using Oxylance equipment.
• Assist the

Last updated : 2024-04-27