SUMMARY:
A position defined by a tiered matrix of welding capabilities and fabrication capabilities (see Attachment 1 – Welder/Fabrication Responsibility Matrix).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Understands fully Springs Fabrication’s Policy Statement, commitment to ISO and Safety
- Maintains own tools per Employee Manual and maintains a clean and safe work area (See Attachment 2 – Tool Requirements List)
- Check all parts to print and material lists prior to welding.
Weld in accordance with lead/supervisor directions, work orders, component blueprints and welding procedures.
Attachment 1: Welder/Fabrication Responsibility Matrix
WELD RESPONSIBILITY BY LEVEL
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Welder I
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Welder II
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Welder III
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Practical Skills
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- Ability to weld small, basic structures
- Oxy/Ac gas cutting torch
- Plasma arc cutting torch
- Propylene gas
- Read weld symbols
- Ability to trade out wire, gas and general consumables
- Ability to apply welds to company standards
- Ability to Air Arc welds out
- Ability to set up and run Track Torch
- Ability to set up and run Plate Beveller
- Ability to operate overhead and jib cranes with an understanding of simple rigging
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- Ability to weld complex structures
- Oxy/Ac gas cutting torch
- Plasma arc cutting torch
- Propylene gas
- Read weld symbols
- Ability to trade out wire, gas and general consumables
- Ability to apply welds to company standards
- Ability to Air Arc welds out
- Ability to set up and run Track Torch
- Ability to set up and run Plate Beveller
- Consistent out of position capabilities
- Understands Heat # tracing (SF#’s)
- Understands weld maps
- Prepare simple fit-ups
- Follows Work Orders
- Confined Space Certification
- Ability to operate the overhead and jib cranes with an understanding of moderately complex rigging
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- Ability to weld complex structures
- Oxy/Ac gas cutting torch
- Plasma arc cutting torch
- Propylene gas
- Read weld symbols
- Ability to trade out wire, gas and general consumables
- Ability to apply welds to company standards
- Ability to Air Arc welds out
- Ability to set up and run Track Torch
- Ability to set up and run Plate Beveller
- Consistent out of position capabilities
- Understands Heat # tracing (SF#’’s)
- Understands weld maps
- Prepare simple fit-ups
- Follows Work Orders
- Confined Space Certification
- Perform X-Ray quality welds on stainless, carbon and alloys
- Ability to operate the Overhead and Jib Cranes with an understanding of very complex rigging
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WPQ’s
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- GMAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel
- FS1-B, ½” flat plate
- Fm1-B (machine welding) 2G
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- GMAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel
- FCAW 6G, 4” Sch 80 carbon steel
- GTAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel
- GMAW 2G 3/8” Alum
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- GMAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel
- FCAW 6G, 4” Sch 80 carbon steel
- GTAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel
- GTAW 3G, ¼” Aluminum Plate
- SAW 1G, ½” Carbon Steel Plate
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Supervision Required
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- Moderate – Ability to follow detailed instruction
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- Minimal – Ability to follow difficult written and verbal instructions
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- Minimal – Ability to follow difficult written and verbal instructions
- Demonstrates common sense and technical reasoning to proactive problem solving
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Experience
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- 1 yr GMAW only OR 1 yr GTAW only
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- 3 yrs with all WPQ’s
- 5 yrs with GMAW only
- 5 yrs with GTAW only
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- 5 yrs if has all WPQ’s
- 8 yrs GMAW & FCAW & GTAW
- 8 yrs GMAW & FCAW & SAW
- 10 yrs GMAW only
- 10 yrs GTAW only
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Technical
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- Basic Blueprint Reading
- Understands Dimensional Tolerancing
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
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- Complex Blueprint Reading
- Understands Geometric Tolerancing
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Converting between decimals and fractions
- Converting metrics to inch
- Basic trigonometry calculations
- Anticipate and compensate for shrinkage, warpage, tolerance buildup, etc
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- Complex Blueprint Reading for layout and tack-weld
- Strong understanding of Geometric Tolerancing
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Converting between decimals and fractions
- Converting metrics to inch
- Advance trigonometry calculations
- Anticipate and compensate for shrinkage, warpage, tolerance buildup, etc
- Fully understands and completes weld & fab documentation
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Supervisory
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NONE
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- Occasional direction and monitoring of Welders Helpers and Welder I’s
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- Occasional direction and monitoring of Welders Helpers and Welder I & II
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ABRICATION RESPONSIBILITY BY LEVEL
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Fabricator I
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Fabricator II
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Fabricator III
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Fabricator IV
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Technical
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- Ability to fit up small, basic projects with minimal assistance
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints with minimal assistance.
- Meets all WI requirements
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- Ability to fit up medium and large structural projects with minimal assistance
- Ability to fit up small and moderately complex vessel & piping projects with minimal assistance
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints with minimal assistance.
- Meets all WI/WII requirements
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- Ability to fit up large and complex structural projects with minimal assistance
- Ability to fit up large and complex vessel & piping projects with minimal assistance
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints with minimal assistance.
- Meets all WI/WII requirements
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- Ability to coordinate a group in fitting up large and complex structural, vessel, and piping projects with minimal assistance
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints with minimal assistance.
- Meets most WIII requirements
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Experience
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- 2 years minimum as a welder
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- 5 years minimum as a welder
- 3 years minimum as a Fabricator II
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- 7 years minimum as a welder
- 5 years minimum as a Fabricator III of vessels and large structural projects
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Supervisory Responsibilities
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NONE
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- Occasional direction and monitoring of Welders Helpers
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- Occasional direction and monitoring of Welders Helpers
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- Demonstrated ability to mentor and train others. Oversees a team working on a single project.
- Responsible for reporting to the Team Leader on progress to schedule
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