What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stainless Steel Welder position at Modoc Tribal Enterprises Authority, Federal Solutions Group?
Job Title: Stainless Steel Welder
Reports To: Stainless Steel Foreman
Approved Date: 1/2026
Summary
Welds stainless steel tanks and assemblies using MIG welding equipment in a shop environment, following layouts, welding diagrams, blueprints, and work orders.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Experience:
Reports To: Stainless Steel Foreman
Approved Date: 1/2026
Summary
Welds stainless steel tanks and assemblies using MIG welding equipment in a shop environment, following layouts, welding diagrams, blueprints, and work orders.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform welding operations safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
- Read and interpret tank sketches, blueprints, welding diagrams, and work orders.
- Accurately measure materials using a tape measure and other basic measuring tools.
- Position parts in jigs, fixtures, or by clamping components together per layout marks.
- Select appropriate welder settings based on welding charts, material type, and thickness.
- Perform MIG welding on 300-series stainless steel components, including vertical and overhead welds.
- Lay out, position, and tack weld workpieces prior to final welding.
- Examine completed welds for bead size, appearance, and compliance with specifications.
- Grind, chip, or remove excess weld, slag, or spatter as required.
- Clean, degrease, and prepare parts before and after welding.
- Perform repairs to cracked or damaged metal components, including filling holes and building up material.
- Assist with tank pressure testing in accordance with written procedures, specifications, and supervision.
- Maintain welding equipment in proper working condition, including torches, wire, and machines.
- Complete required quality control and production documentation.
- Willingness to learn new welding and other technologies as adopted.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area on a daily basis.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience welding 300-series stainless steel, preferably in the 12-gauge thickness range, in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with tank fabrication is preferred.
- High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required with relevant welding experience.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying.
- Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods.
- Ability to safely navigate and work in a fabrication shop environment.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with welding tools and shop equipment.
- Ability to read and understand simple instructions, work orders, and safety documentation.
- Ability to complete basic written documentation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide basic numbers.
- Ability to apply measurements involving length, weight, and volume.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
- Ability to handle routine tasks with occasional variables in a production environment.