TIG Welder

RDR Utility Services Group•Clarksburg, WV

6d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

At RDR Utility Services Group, we have a strong focus on growth and recruitment and employ only the best local talent within our region. RDR is seeking a welder to add to our Piping and Mechanical Fabrication shop division. The Welder will report directly to the shop supervisor in a busy fabrication shop. This individual will work from drawings or actual examples to assemble new or replacement parts and mechanical structures with a great deal of precision.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Proven experience as a welder: 3 years+.
Experience with MIG welding is required.
Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers, cutting torches, shears, 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.)

Nice To Haves

TIG welding experience is a plus.
Professional Certification (E.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus.
Experience with CNC equipment and machines is a plus.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and drawings, as well as 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 structures to discover flaws.
Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
Produce templates and other work aids.