Welder

## Description
**Position Overview:** The Welder is responsible for providing quality workmanship using expertise and knowledge learned and provided by the welder foreman.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements).
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead).
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications and Education Requirements**

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MIG, BRAZE).
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.).
• Deftness and attention to detail.
• Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required.
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) to interact with co-workers, managers, customers, and vendors.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment around large and noisy equipment.
• Valid Driver’s License.