Welder

Description

Overview

The Welder performs skilled work joining metal parts using a variety of welding processes to fabricate or repair components according to specifications, blueprints, or drawings. Ensures structural integrity and compliance with safety and quality standards while operating in a shop or field environment.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a single-level job classification that is not a part of job series.

Essential Functions

• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, and technical documents to determine weld requirements.
• Operates manual and/or semi-automatic welding equipment using processes such as MIG, TIG, arc, and oxy-acetylene welding.
• Positions, aligns, and secures components for welding using clamps, jigs, and fixtures.
• Performs quality inspections on completed welds and structures to ensure compliance with specifications and codes.
• Repairs or fabricates metal parts and structures such as frames, braces, brackets, pipes, and beams.
• Operates grinders, cutting torches, and other metalworking tools to prepare materials for welding or finishing.Follows safety procedures, wear appropriate PPE, and ensure a clean and hazard-free work environment.
• Follows safety procedures, wear appropriate PPE, and ensure a clean and hazard-free work environment.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and documentation of work performed.
• Collaborates with supervisors, engineers, and other fabricators to resolve welding challenges.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience as a skilled welder, preferably in structural, pipe, or fabrication work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification from AWS (American Welding Society) or other recognized body.
• Experience with structural or pipe welding.

OR an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience that results in the successful performance of the job. Additional education may substitute for required experience on one-for-one year basis or vice versa.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of common welding standards and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, AWS).
• Proficient in reading blueprints and understanding welding symbols.
• Skill in operating manual and/or semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace while managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to commit to safety and quality standards in all aspects of the job.

Work Environment

• Heavy work environment. Continuous indoor and outdoor work with heavy exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, and/or emotional hazardous environment. Work requires lifting 50 pounds or more and wearing protective equipment; exposure to extreme weather, noise, hazard; requiring climbing, crawling, lying, and working under pressure.