Structural Steel Welder

Position Summary

Prepares and welds all joints to AWS D1.1 structural steel welding code standard. Operates semi-automatic welding equipment to join metal parts using the gas metal arc welding process. Cleans and repairs welds with grinders, plasma gougers, other equipment, and methods common to the welding trade.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fabricate components by following requirements; using equipment to clean, prepare, burn, and weld pieces, utilizing power and hand tools as necessary
• Read specifications, blueprints and/or sketches to repair or modify metal parts
• Verify welding results by inspecting welds; Check angles and gap allowances using micrometers and calipers.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation by completing necessary records (job order, router tracking)
• Maintain safe work environment by following procedures, complying with legal and company regulations
• Safely operate electric cranes to transport workpieces (pipe) and metal components

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.