Combination Welder- Austin Industrial Decatur, IL (Cap East)
About The Position
Austin Industrial is seeking a Combination Welder for their Decatur, IL location. This role involves joining metal parts such as pipe or metal plates using various welding techniques and equipment as specified by blueprints, work orders, or oral instructions. The welder will be responsible for tack welding, using spot welding guns, and operating gas or electric welding equipment. They will also preheat work pieces, fill holes, correct mistakes, and ensure pieces meet specifications. The position requires the ability to work at heights, signal crane operators, and use thermal-cutting equipment for dismounting metal assemblies or cutting scrap. The welder must select appropriate welding spots based on metal type, thickness, and temperature, and guide the flame or electrodes to shape metal. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.
- Must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
- Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Responsibilities
- Uses spot welding gun or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment to weld or tack weld pieces together.
- Unites pipes from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas and turns valves to release mixture.
- Reaches expected temperature, size, and color of flame by burning torch and adjusting flow of gas and air.
- Preheats work pieces for the preparation of welding or curving, using torch.
- Fills holes or corrects mistakes in lead pieces and makes bulges thin and curves in metal work pieces.
- Checks the weakness of work pieces and measures work pieces with straightedge or template to ensure the piece meets specifications.
- Climbs up ladders or works on scaffolds to take apart textures.
- Gives signal to crane operator to lift large work pieces.
- Uses thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment to dismount metal assemblies or cut scrap metal.
- Uses hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools to place and protect work pieces.
- Chooses place of weld based on type, thickness, area, and expected temperature of metal.
- Instructs and brings flame or electrodes on or across work piece to straighten, curve, dissolve, or develop metal.
- Joins pieces together, covers up taut points, and adds metal to develop parts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
