Welder

754 S Main Street
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
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Description
Responsible to use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. Required to weld in the GMAW (MIG) , FCAW (Flux-Core) and SMAW (Stick) welding processes along with the ability to Carbon Arc Gouge and use an Oxy-Fuel Cutting Torch. Also required to read a tape measure and accurately lay out jobs for correct measurements, so fabrication skills are needed. Basic hand tools required will consist of an assortment of wrenches, hammers, grinders, tape measure, combo square, etc along with Welding apparel (Welding Shield ).
Tasks
- Abide by safety and sanitation regulations.
- Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Examine workpieces for defects and measure with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance.
- Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as SMAW.
- Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys.
Qualifications / Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years experience in welding
- Certifications & Licenses: AWS D1.1