What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at HarborFab?
Purpose:
As a Welder you will be responsible for welding, positioning, aligning and fitting miscellaneous steel components according to technical drawings and blueprints, ensuring that they meet design specifications and quality standards.
Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities, and Competencies:
Basic Metalworking Skills:
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- Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and basic metalworking machinery.
- Knowledge of shop machines and sand tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Basic understanding of fabrication processes such as cutting, grinding, and drilling.
Welder 1:
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- Proficient in welding flux core and/or hard wire
- Knowledge of basic weld symbols
- Basic knowledge of drawings
- Knowledge of welding equipment and their settings
Welder 2:
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- D1.1 certified flux core and hard wire
- Advanced knowledge of weld symbols
- Able to troubleshoot welding equipment and perform minor repairs
- Correct unsatisfactory welds
Welder 3:
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- Ability to train lower level welders
- Quality check welds
- Ability to weld multiple material types
- Basic fitting skills
- Knowledge and understanding of heat affected area and it’s reaction to base metal
- Identify and perform corrective actions
- Ability to interpret and understand blueprints and drawings
Disclaimer: This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.