Fabrication Welder
Memphis Light, Gas and Water•Memphis, TN
About The Position
The Fabricator Welder trains and directs employees and performs fabrication, forging, welding, repair, and installation of metal items. The role involves working with a range of metals and welding processes, designing and constructing shop tools and fixtures, operating vehicles and industrial machinery, maintaining equipment, and completing associated paperwork. The position works both inside and outside and may perform other duties as directed.
Requirements
- A valid driver's license from the state of residence is required.
- A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License from the state of residence is required within the trial or probationary period after entering the classification.
- Successful completion of an approved Fabrication Welding Apprenticeship Program or equivalent experience and training.
- Welder qualifications under American National Standards Institute (ANSI) D1.1-90 and D1.2-90.
- Successful completion of Placement/Performance Exercises.
Responsibilities
- Train and direct employees in fabrication, forging, welding, repair, and installation of metal items.
- Forge and repair items such as valve, cut-off and water-box keys, meter hooks, caulking tools, pick points, jackhammer and star drills, chisels, and wrecking bars by selecting appropriate metals or processes and heating, hammering, grinding, and tempering articles.
- Perform electric arc, oxyacetylene, MIG, and TIG welding on stainless steel, cast iron, copper, aluminum, and other metals.
- Inspect and service welding equipment, gates, lifting cable, and hydraulic equipment.
- Design and construct jigs, patterns, tools, fixtures, dies, and other requested equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints; measure, design, lay out, and draw prints for various jobs.
- Operate a Division vehicle, overhead crane, forklifts, optical torch cutters, benders, saws, drill/punch equipment, hydraulic presses, shears, grinders, lathes, and other shop machinery.
- Cut and thread rods and pipes; sharpen picks, chisels, asphalt cutters, shovels, and axes; replace handles on tools; and splice wires and cables.
- Install, maintain, and repair rolling doors.
- Prepare work sheets, daily time and mileage records, and maintenance reports.
- Perform other duties as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
