Welder, Journeyman

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

5d•$33 - $49

About The Position

This position is for experienced welders who are able to use the necessary equipment for MIG and TIG welding of structures, enclosures, pipes, and other components, as well as general fabrication and refurbishment, and operating equipment and heavy machinery. Experienced welders who are able to perform open root welding.

Requirements

Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests
Minimum of three (3) years GTAW 2G and 3G experience in a production environment
Available to work any shift
Ability to perform simple computer operations, work from digital prints

Nice To Haves

Three (3) to five (5) years of GTAW welding experience
Experience welding with precision fixturing
Ability to work overtime as needed

Responsibilities

Plan sequences of welding operations and determine methods of welding to weld structural details and assemblies, using all available welding processes such as gas, electric arc, (GTAW), heli-arc, orbital, sigma and submerged arc welding.
Perform setup incidental for welding operations, working from blueprints, sketches, other authorized documents and/or oral instructions.
Weld any gauge materials where welded areas are subject to high pressure or extreme stress and where care must be taken to prevent leaks and cracks.
Weld flat, vertical or overhead areas, or in difficult positions and areas difficult of access.
Recognize need for and pre-heat materials as necessary and minimize warpage by proper location of weld and stress relieving methods.
Form and shape details, as required.
Improvise welding aids such as paper templates, locating devices, holding blocks, etc.
Perform surface preparation of parts such as cleaning, sanding, grinding, polishing and some assembly of parts.
Clean and dress welds including the cutting and repairing of unacceptable weld joints.
Check own work for conformance to specifications.
Must pass and maintain required certifications.
Use all necessary equipment, tools and materials required to perform work as a journeyman.
Must be able to climb and weld from ladders, scaffolds roofs, and in pits.
Maintain good shop practices.