Welder III

NWPX Infrastructure•Adelanto, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder III is responsible for performing quality welds requiring advanced qualifications and experience, working under minimal supervision. This role may involve providing on-the-job training to new employees. The Welder III performs duties described for a Welder II, ensuring all quality and safety standards are met. They safely and efficiently use welding equipment, clean and grind welds, lay out, position, align, and fit components, and perform x-ray quality welds. The role also includes inspecting and maintaining welding tools and equipment, identifying and reporting unsafe conditions, and adhering to all safety regulations and company policies. Additionally, they are responsible for maintaining housekeeping, completing paperwork, and participating in inventories, safety meetings, and audits.

Requirements

Ability to pass a FCAW – 2G and/or 3G weld test.
Ability to pass a SMAW – 2G, 3G and/or 7018 weld test.
Must be able to maintain a welding certification.
Must be able to operate a welding machine and grinder safely.
One year certified welding experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred.
Current / valid certification in FCAW 2G and 3G and SMAW 2G, 3G and 7018 preferred.
Two or more years of experience as a certified welder in a pipe manufacturing facility is highly preferred.
Advanced qualifications and experience as a welder.
Must receive the appropriate score on the plant specific Welder Level Card.
Ability to perform duties described for a Welder II.
Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures transcribing viewing a computer terminal extensive reading visual inspection involving small defects small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection) using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish color).
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
Depth perception (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and /or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

One year 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 such as welding machine, grinder and cutting torch.
Cleans, grinds welds and finishes as required.
Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
Repair welds to required specifications.
Use of tools for cutting and fitting offset.
Perform x-ray quality welds.
Properly identify (mark) pipe with the use of spray paint and or stamper.
Inspects, cleans and performs basic preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Identify and report any unsafe working conditions or equipment.
Follows all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and instructions, ISO procedures, job safety analysis (JSAs) and company policies and promotes a safe culture.
Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned by the lead or supervisor.
Complete and maintain all required paperwork.
May provide support to the fabrication department.
Participates in all inventories, safety meetings and ISO audits.
Maintain housekeeping within all production, storage and waste areas.
Provide on-the-job training to new employees.