Welder-Fitter Class 5

Summary

The primary function of this position is for lays out, fits and welds fabricated components to assembly structures forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, and parts according to prints and knowledge of welding metallurgy. Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal shrinkage and welding techniques. May operate other equipment such as overhead crane, forklift, high lift, crane truck.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include all or some of the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Welding and fabrication of 316L SS tanks

Qualifications & Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Class 5 welding certification and at least five years of experience in welding and fabrication environment.
• Welding and fabrication of Tank building is a plus.
• TIG, MIG & Stick Welding skills preferred.

Additional Information

Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced algebra, trigonometry. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, engineering equations. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear.

• The employee must use proper lifting technique when required to lift and/or move objects.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The Maintenance Millwright work frequently requires work to be done above ground level, using ladders, lift platforms, scaffolding, catwalks, safety belts, etc.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and assignments may change as operations necessitate.

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