SUMMARY: Perform all tasks required to fabricate welded assemblies in compliance with contract/customer specifications, company policies and/or procedures, American Welding Society (AWS) and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) standards.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Proper use and maintenance of equipment including, but not limited to, all wire welders, wire feeders, magnetic base drills, pneumatic grinders, stud welders, air arc equipment, flame cutting torches and portable plasma torches.


• Set up and operate appropriate welding equipment, adjust electrical output, load and replace wire as needed, clean and replace tips.


• Set up and operate associated tooling and accessories as required. Set up and operate material handling equipment as needed.


• Verify accuracy of work per AWS, AISC, customer and internal quality control standards, guidelines and restrictions. Cooperate fully with internal and external quality control personnel.


• Work from written/verbal instructions, blueprints, patterns, orders, lists and scheduling practices.

• Handle movement of materials, supplies, tools and equipment to and from the work area as required.


• Perform routine preventive maintenance including, but not limited to, lubricating, cleaning and making minor adjustments. Assist as required in upkeep of fabrication facility.


• Maintain clean and orderly work and break areas through proper storage of materials, supplies, tools and equipment.


• Accurately complete all required documentation including, but not limited to, time cards, maintenance request forms, safety forms and personnel forms.


• Effectively communicate changes in priorities or completion dates due to unscheduled projects of higher priority or urgency.