Welder II-III

NWPX Infrastructure•Adelanto, CA

About The Position

The Welder performs quality welds while meeting quality and safety standards. The work includes welding, cleaning, cutting, and grinding under supervision, and supporting departmental housekeeping and safety efforts. The Welder works collaboratively with department members and production counterparts to maintain production workflow. Welder II performs the duties of Welder I and has additional training, skills, certification, and experience, including meeting the appropriate score on the plant-specific Welder Level Card. Work is normally performed under limited to close supervision. Welder III performs Welder II duties and has advanced qualifications and experience, including meeting the required Welder Level Card score. Work is normally performed under minimal supervision, and may include providing on-the-job training to new employees. The job requires safe use of welding and related equipment, maintaining welding certifications, and following applicable safety rules, OSHA requirements, ISO procedures, job safety analyses, and company policies. Work hours may vary with operational needs; Saturday work and overtime are required as needed. The role involves physically demanding production work and exposure to noise, vibration, heat, fumes, dust, moving equipment, and other industrial hazards. Personal protective equipment is required in plant, yard, or construction areas.

Requirements

Ability to pass the applicable FCAW 2G and/or 3G weld test for Level I/II.
Ability to pass the applicable SMAW 2G, 3G, and/or 7018 weld test for Level II/III.
Level III welders must pass a 6G open-root pipe test, with a 6010 root and 7018 fill and cap.
Level II/III welders must be able to use Air Carbon Arc.
Ability to maintain a welding certification.
Ability to operate a welding machine and grinder safely.
Welder II requires additional training, skills, certification, and experience and the appropriate score on the plant-specific Welder Level Card.
Welder III requires advanced qualifications and experience and the appropriate score on the plant-specific Welder Level Card.
Must be able to work Saturdays and overtime as required.
Must meet the physical demands of the role, including medium work involving exertion of up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.
FCAW certification; SMAW and GMAW certifications are listed.

Nice To Haves

One year of certified welding experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
Current/valid certification in FCAW 2G and 3G and SMAW 2G, 3G, and 7018.
Two or more years of experience as a certified welder in a pipe manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently use welding equipment, including welding machines, grinders, and cutting torches.
Clean, grind, and finish welds as required.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together.
Repair welds to required specifications.
Use tools to cut and fit offset.
Perform x-ray quality welds.
Identify pipe using spray paint and/or a stamper.
Inspect, clean, and perform basic preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Identify and report unsafe working conditions or equipment.
Follow OSHA safety requirements, work rules and instructions, ISO procedures, job safety analyses, and company policies, and promote a safe culture.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Complete and maintain required paperwork.
Provide support to the fabrication department as needed.
Participate in inventories, safety meetings, and ISO audits.
Maintain housekeeping in production, storage, and waste areas.
Perform other duties as assigned by the lead or supervisor.
Welder III employees may provide on-the-job training to new employees.