The Manufacturing Welder is responsible for weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture products according to drawings, specifications and other forms of instruction. * Weld components in flat, vertical, horizontal or overhead positions. * Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend and grind component parts. * Detect faulty operation of equipment and materials. * Examine work for defects. * Operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade. * Use the guiding principles and tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement, wherever applicable.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform weld preparation, welding, and finishing operations per drawings/specs.
• Weld in flat, vertical, horizontal, or overhead positions.
• Clamp, tack-weld, grind, and heat-bend components.
• Detect equipment/material faults and examine work for defects.
• Operate hand and power tools common to welding.
• Apply continuous improvement principles from the Manufacturing System.
• Work on Sand Screen and Alternate Path Systems for Oil and Gas customers per API 19SS.
Experience and Skills
• Minimum Experience: 1–2 years of welding experience required.
• Preferred: 2–3 years.
• Certifications: Not required, but preferred.
• Top 3 Technical Skills:
1. Knowledge of weld process
2. Use of computers
3. Ability to read drawings and layout parts
• Welding Techniques/Materials: MIG & TIG; 304 to 316, 316 to 825, 316 to 316, 304 to 825, 825 to 825
• Certifications: Not required, but preferred
• Industry Standards: ASME IX
Physical Demands
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Standing and sitting for extended periods
• Handling parts and performing repetitive process steps
Education/Certification Requirements
• Minimum: High school diploma, if they have enough work experience.
• Preferred: Welding certification.
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