Steel Fabrication - Certified Welder

Metromont LLC•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Welder will use hand-welding or flame cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Requirements

Solid understanding of welding and steel fabrication
Basic reading, writing; intermediate math skills (algebra)
Able to read measuring tape to 1/16th inch and work with fractions
Strong knowledge of the standard tools and equipment, materials, methods, and practices of the welding trade. Control precision.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Critical thinker and self-motivated
Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
Must be able to work independently with little supervision as well as on a team

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Previous welding experience preferred
Welding certification preferred (AWS approved establishment or can be certified)

Responsibilities

Weld steel components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Secure material, lay out parts, confirm measurements, position and align per drawings prior to welding the assemblies using straight edges, combination squares, calipers, rulers and/or measuring tape.
Examine welds for defects and measure workpieces/assemblies with straight edges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Identify basic welding symbols and read their location significance.
Apply correct welding practices.
Proper storage and safe handling of welding gasses.
Inform the Steel Fab Manager and/or Maintenance of issues needing attention.
Perform daily maintenance on welding equipment and inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
Read blueprints/tickets to establish production needs and demands for the day.
Weld assemblies as assigned in order to keep up with production department needs.
Maintain and troubleshoot assigned equipment.
Operate steel fab equipment as needed or certified.
Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.