Welder III

DeSHAZO LLC•Winchester, KY

2d•$24 - $28

About The Position

The Welder III sets up, operates, and maintains welding equipment; fabricates and assembles metal using welders, cutters, shapers, and measuring tools according to specifications; and repairs and maintains metal equipment and structures of various sizes. The role requires completing an AWS 3G certification test using FCAW (Flux Core-MIG) welding, for material thicknesses from 1/8 inch to unlimited thickness. The Welder III performs welding and fabrication work at a high production rate while following company safety rules and procedures.

Requirements

Complete an AWS 3G certification test using FCAW (Flux Core-MIG) welding, with capability for 1/8-inch to unlimited material thickness.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GIT tolerances, and AWS weld symbols.
Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and drill presses of all types.
General understanding of AWS requirements for weld sizes, multiple passes, preheating, interpass temperatures, and partial- and full-penetration welds.
Ability to use oxy-fuel torches to burn structural members up to 1 inch thick.
Ability to level and square parts while tacking them into place.
Ability to fix and rewire welding machines.
Ability to perform MIG welding using dual-shield flux core 0.45 wire and hard wire 0.35.
Ability to lift 45 pounds safely and lift and hold 50 pounds, then set it down gently.
Ability to stand for 8–10 hours and climb up and down equipment to fit or weld parts, sometimes using one hand.
Must have own welding hood, welding gloves, framing square, torpedo level, 25-foot tape measure, ball-peen hammer, center punch, and side-cut-style pliers.
Follow safety rules and work safely and productively.
Strong capacity for teamwork.
Good communication skills.
Demonstrate initiative and autonomy.

Nice To Haves

More than 2 years of experience in metal fabrication is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, maintain, repair, and rewire welding machines and equipment.
Fabricate, assemble, repair, and maintain metal equipment and structures according to specifications.
Read and interpret blueprints, GIT tolerances, and AWS weld symbols.
Operate overhead cranes using proper rigging techniques; rig and hoist materials.
Operate forklifts and drill presses of all types.
Use oxy-fuel torches to burn structural members up to 1 inch thick.
Level and square parts and tack them into place.
Perform MIG welding, primarily dual-shield flux core 0.45 wire and occasionally hard wire 0.35.
Apply AWS requirements for weld sizes, multiple passes, preheating, interpass temperatures, and partial- and full-penetration welds.
Follow company safety rules and procedures and work safely at a high production rate.
Complete an AWS certification 3G test using FCAW (Flux Core-MIG) welding.