Combo Welder

Welder/Fitter Job Summary/Objective: The Welder/Fitter will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment. Duties/Responsibilities: • Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job. • Fabricates various pipe spools and structural supports using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment. • Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts. • Weld small and large diameter carbon and stainless-steel piping and structural members. • Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job. • Maintain and repair all machinery. • Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors. • Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes. • Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature. • Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions. • Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage. • Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded. • Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area. • Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: • Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair. • Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints. • Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs. • Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments. • Outstanding attention to detail. Education and Experience: • A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred. • Mig, Tig and flux core welding knowledge. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead. • Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work. • Must be able to see details at close range. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. • Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials. FLSA Status: Non-exempt Job Status: Full Time Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.