SUMMARY:
A position defined by a tiered matrix of welding capabilities and fabrication capabilities (see Attachment 1 – Welder/Fabrication Responsibility Matrix).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Understands fully Springs Fabrication’s Policy Statement, commitment to ISO and Safety
- Maintains own tools per Employee Manual and maintains a clean and safe work area (See Attachment 2 – Tool Requirements List)
- Check all parts to print and material lists prior to welding.
Weld in accordance with lead/supervisor directions, work orders, component blueprints and welding procedures.
Attachment 1: Welder/Fabrication Responsibility Matrix
WELD RESPONSIBILITY BY LEVEL
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Welder I
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Welder II
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Welder III
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Practical Skills
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- Ability to weld small, basic structures
- Oxy/Ac gas cutting torch
- Plasma arc cutting torch
- Propylene gas
- Read weld symbols
- Ability to trade out wire, gas and general consumables
- Ability to apply welds to company standards
- Ability to Air Arc welds out
- Ability to set up and run Track Torch
- Ability to set up and run Plate Beveller
- Ability to operate overhead and jib cranes with an understanding of simple rigging
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- Ability to weld complex structures
- Oxy/Ac gas cutting torch
- Plasma arc cutting torch
- Propylene gas
- Read weld symbols
- Ability to trade out wire, gas and general consumables
- Ability to apply welds to company standards
- Ability to Air Arc welds out
- Ability to set up and run Track Torch
- Ability to set up and run Plate Beveller
- Consistent out of position capabilities
- Understands Heat # tracing (SF#’s)
- Understands weld maps
- Prepare simple fit-ups
- Follows Work Orders
- Confined Space Certification
- Ability to operate the overhead and jib cranes with an understanding of moderately complex rigging
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- Ability to weld complex structures
- Oxy/Ac gas cutting torch
- Plasma arc cutting torch
- Propylene gas
- Read weld symbols
- Ability to trade out wire, gas and general consumables
- Ability to apply welds to company standards
- Ability to Air Arc welds out
- Ability to set up and run Track Torch
- Ability to set up and run Plate Beveller
- Consistent out of position capabilities
- Understands Heat # tracing (SF#’’s)
- Understands weld maps
- Prepare simple fit-ups
- Follows Work Orders
- Confined Space Certification
- Perform X-Ray quality welds on stainless, carbon and alloys
- Ability to operate the Overhead and Jib Cranes with an understanding of very complex rigging
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WPQ’s
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- GMAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel
- FS1-B, ½” flat plate
- Fm1-B (machine welding) 2G
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- GMAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel
- FCAW 6G, 4” Sch 80 carbon steel
- GTAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel
- GMAW 2G 3/8” Alum
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- GMAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel
- FCAW 6G, 4” Sch 80 carbon steel
- GTAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel
- GTAW 3G, ¼” Aluminum Plate
- SAW 1G, ½” Carbon Steel Plate
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Supervision Required
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- Moderate – Ability to follow detailed instruction
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- Minimal – Ability to follow difficult written and verbal instructions
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- Minimal – Ability to follow difficult written and verbal instructions
- Demonstrates common sense and technical reasoning to proactive problem solving
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Experience
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- 1 yr GMAW only OR 1 yr GTAW only
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- 3 yrs with all WPQ’s
- 5 yrs with GMAW only
- 5 yrs with GTAW only
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- 5 yrs if has all WPQ’s
- 8 yrs GMAW & FCAW & GTAW
- 8 yrs GMAW & FCAW & SAW
- 10 yrs GMAW only
- 10 yrs GTAW only
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Technical
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- Basic Blueprint Reading
- Understands Dimensional Tolerancing
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
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- Complex Blueprint Reading
- Understands Geometric Tolerancing
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Converting between decimals and fractions
- Converting metrics to inch
- Basic trigonometry calculations
- Anticipate and compensate for shrinkage, warpage, tolerance buildup, etc
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- Complex Blueprint Reading for layout and tack-weld
- Strong understanding of Geometric Tolerancing
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Converting between decimals and fractions
- Converting metrics to inch
- Advance trigonometry calculations
- Anticipate and compensate for shrinkage, warpage, tolerance buildup, etc
- Fully understands and completes weld & fab documentation
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Supervisory
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NONE
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- Occasional direction and monitoring of Welders Helpers and Welder I’s
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- Occasional direction and monitoring of Welders Helpers and Welder I & II
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ABRICATION RESPONSIBILITY BY LEVEL
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Fabricator I
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Fabricator II
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Fabricator III
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Fabricator IV
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Technical
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- Ability to fit up small, basic projects with minimal assistance
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints with minimal assistance.
- Meets all WI requirements
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- Ability to fit up medium and large structural projects with minimal assistance
- Ability to fit up small and moderately complex vessel & piping projects with minimal assistance
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints with minimal assistance.
- Meets all WI/WII requirements
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- Ability to fit up large and complex structural projects with minimal assistance
- Ability to fit up large and complex vessel & piping projects with minimal assistance
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints with minimal assistance.
- Meets all WI/WII requirements
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- Ability to coordinate a group in fitting up large and complex structural, vessel, and piping projects with minimal assistance
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints with minimal assistance.
- Meets most WIII requirements
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Experience
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- 2 years minimum as a welder
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- 5 years minimum as a welder
- 3 years minimum as a Fabricator II
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- 7 years minimum as a welder
- 5 years minimum as a Fabricator III of vessels and large structural projects
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Supervisory Responsibilities
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NONE
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- Occasional direction and monitoring of Welders Helpers
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- Occasional direction and monitoring of Welders Helpers
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- Demonstrated ability to mentor and train others. Oversees a team working on a single project.
- Responsible for reporting to the Team Leader on progress to schedule
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Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed, in addition to all those listed for a Welder’s Helper. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION:
HS Diploma, GED or equivalent. Degree in welding preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Certificates from a technical program are strongly desired.
SKILLS and ABILITIES:
See attachment A for matrixed requirements for skills based on welder/fabricator position.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations and Engineering drawings.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Basic math skills to include adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division. Ability to calculate area, circumference and general algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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 regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Salary : $22 - $35
