Welder I

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13434958 **Job Summary:** Perform manual and semi-automatic welding on all types of materials, components, and products. **Main Duties/Responsibilities:**

• Setup, adjust, and operate all types of manual and semi-automatic welding equipment (i.e. SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, Bortech) in accordance with the proper Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) in an efficient manner. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Provide technical support for Sales during the inquiry process. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Ensure welding is being done such that welds are capable of passing
  
  

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• Verify welding and material is in accordance with drawings, standards, and specifications. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Perform pre-heat and post-heat operations. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Perform all types of gouging operations. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Maintain accurate welding and material records. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Clean up welds by grinding, buffing, and/or other means to provide an acceptable surface condition. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Assist and train other welders, as required. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Report abnormal conditions of equipment to Foreman. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Work in a safe and secure manner and comply with the safety rules and procedures. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Weld fixtures, temporary lugs, dies, and other non-production items in accordance with the proper WPS. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Perform small repairs and preventative maintenance on the welding equipment. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Assist in placing and removing pieces, components, and products to/from the welding area. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Operate jib cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment (except heavy cranes) for the moving of material, components, and equipment from location to location within the plant. Occasionally operate overhead cranes and towmotors in support of small moves to continue production within the department. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Perform general laborer duties as required (i.e. grinding, loading and unloading of trucks and railcars, bricking furnace). ```{=html}
  
  

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• Keep working area clean and perform housekeeping duties around the plant as required (i.e. pickup tools, roll-up hoses and cables, sweep). LOCATION\ Taylor Forge Paola EOE STATEMENT\ EOE/Veterans/Disabled