Maintenance/Welder Level 1

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•South Gate, CA

About The Position

The Maintenance/Welder Level 1 lays out, fits, torch cuts, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structures such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and building and bridge parts. The role fabricates, joins, and repairs metal structures using welding processes including shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), while following safety protocols and quality standards. The employee is also responsible for safe, ethical, and professional performance in accordance with company policies and procedures, and should seek clarification from a superior or authorized company representative when needed. The position assists Senior Welders and may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in welding, and four to six years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems involving varied concrete variables and limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Demonstrated ability to read drawings, shape and fit pipes, choose a welding method, perform welding, and inspect welding.
Ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment.
Forklift and aerial lift equipment certification.
Safety training in areas such as fire safety, LOTO, confined space, and fall protection.

Responsibilities

Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together.
Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure them for welding.
Set up equipment and weld parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment.
Assemble parts by bolting and riveting.
Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
Repair dies using grinding, scarfing, and welding techniques.
Maintain and make minor repairs to welding and other shop equipment.
Assist Senior Welders.
Follow safe work practices, safety rules, and applicable company policies and procedures.