Welder A - 1st Shift

Taco Family of Companies • Fall River, MA

78d • $31 - $34

About The Position

The Welder A performs a variety of standardized as well as customized welding duties on standard and nonstandard parts. Performs less complex custom weldment fit up using the gas metal arc welding/flux cored arc welding (GMAW/FCAW) welding processes. Must be proficient in numerous Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) including small pipe qualification and various welding positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX welding tests with the following variables: FCAW/GMAW and SAW processes, Steel-steel, steel-stainless, stainless-stainless material, Flat, horizontal and vertical positions, With or without backing, Small pipe diameter in rotated horizontal position
• 3+ years of welding experience using drawings, specifications, charts and welding equipment
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and effectively apply to assigned work
• Ability to navigate multiple windows in company ERP system to access production and resource data
• Ability to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity and including standing and lifting for extended periods of time sometimes at height of up to 10 feet
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes
• Requires judgment to comply with instructions, solve problems, and the ability to solve minor technical issues without guidance
• Minimal/No travel required

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a welding and fabrication vocational or technical training program
• 12 months experience in a pipe, pressure vessel or structural welding shop

Responsibilities

• Works mostly independently using drawings, specifications, WPS and verbal instructions.
• Uses various types of welding equipment and a variety of common hand and power tools.
• Performs fit up and fully welds a variety of tank and heat exchanger subassemblies including standard and custom fabrications, with minimal guidance, by reading and interpreting standard and custom part drawings.
• Performs final welding operations on complex weldments that have been fit up by others.
• Performs extensive final welding operations for long periods of time in awkward positions or at elevated heights.
• Uses FCAW/GMAW welding process, with or without backing, in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions, on both steel and stainless-steel materials.
• Welds full penetration welds on small diameter pipe using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process.
• Uses a scissor lift when needed to access welding work at heights.
• With assistance and supervision, may perform more complicated welding and fit up, using various equipment.
• Reads appropriate Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and is capable of interpreting welding variables and assures that all parameters within the WPS are adhered to.
• Monitors quality of work makes corrective adjustments and reports equipment malfunctions, defective materials or other unusual conditions to Supervisor.
• Maintains necessary records, completes transactions within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and accesses company intranet as needed for work instructions.
• Maintains work area in neat, clean, and orderly condition and observes all safety regulations and practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• Provides competitive salaries and benefits
• Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
• Believes in sharing profits with its employees
• Is mindful about family, health and well-being
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
• Embraces and celebrates diversity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED