What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sub Arc Welders – Shops position at Bay Ltd.?
Job Summary
The Shop Sub Arc Welder is responsible for setting up and operating ‘arc’ welding machines.
Essential Functions
The Shop Sub Arc Welder is responsible for setting up and operating ‘arc’ welding machines.
Essential Functions
- Setting up the arc welding machine, this includes aligning and adjusting the machine
- Using the machine to weld materials together, as specified by blueprints, layouts, welding procedures, and operating charts
- Selecting the correct voltage and power of the machine
- Visually examining welds for adherence to specifications
- Adjusting machine set up according to vary size, location, and penetration of bead
- Rewelding defective joints, using hand-welding equipment
- Preheating surfaces, using hand torch or heating furnaces
- Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture
- Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
- High School Diploma or GED required
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Sub Arc Welder
- Ability to pass a weld test
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Knowledge of arithmetic
- Knowledge of welding and metallurgy (SMAW,FCAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
- Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
- Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented
- Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
- Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary
- Ability and willingness to travel as required
- Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- Ability to operate job related tools
- Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help