Welder

Position Summary The purpose of this position is to assist in the fabrication of structural steel projects Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Aid in producing quality welds to complete fabrication process Levels, scrapes and finishes edges or surfaces using hand scrapper Adjusts valves to obtain flame of specified size and color and adjusts arc welding equipment to obtain specified size arc, under strict supervision Obtain accurate amperage, voltage, slope and pulse on welding unit Cleans weld joint Able to meet established deadlines Specific Skills or Education: One-year experience working in some of production of fabrication facility desired Good amount of general mechanical aptitude General knowledge of machines and tools used in manufacturing and /or mechanical shops Position requires a great deal of arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity; including hand, arm and finger Ability to hand and interpret linear tape measure Must wear proper safety equipment (Steel Toe Boots, Safety glasses, ear plugs) Ability to lift 80lbs, bend, squat, kneel and or stand for extended periods of time Ability to follow verbal instructions Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 Ability to use a framing square to layout bevels Must know basic weld symbols; Fillet, J groove (partial & complete penetration) Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions and whole numbers Must pass a 1G 1” thick welder qualifications test prescribed in AWS D1.1 (Structural Welding Code) with FCAW 3/32” E70T with C02 Shielding gas Must pass a 3F Welder qualification test prescribed in AWS D1.1 (Structural Welding Code) with SMAW 1/8 E7018 Must be able to consistently produce acceptable quality welds to AWS D1.1 in an acceptable time frame Must wear proper safety equipment ( Steel Toe Boots/shoes, safety glasses with side shields and ear plugs) W&W | AFCO Steel is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, and all the terms and conditions there of, on the basis of race, creed, color, age , sex, religion, marital status, veteran status, national origin, non-job disability or other protected group status in accordance with the law of the workplace.