Welder

Powell Industries•North Canton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Fitter/Welder works individually or as part of a small team to produce sheet metal weldments that meet the dimensional specifications in mechanical engineering drawings. The role requires determining weld locations from drawings and meeting specified weld size and length requirements within the allowed tolerances. The Fitter/Welder also completes cosmetic and appearance requirements, which may include grinding welds and buffing sheet metal. The position reports to the department Supervisor and regularly interacts internally with Machine Operators, Welders, Painters, Material Handlers, Leadpersons, and Supervisors. The work is performed in a shop environment with constant exposure to shop conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required during job operations, and employees are expected to follow safety practices and company procedures.

Requirements

Typically 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
Basic command of English, both written and verbal.
Ability to MIG weld mild steel and stainless steel, including spray transfer MIG welding.
Ability to perform basic fitting, layouts, positioning, and alignment.
Ability to adjust machines according to department manuals and fine-tune voltage.
Ability to grind, finish surfaces, and repair improper welds.
Ability to read drawings, inspect parts against basic dimensions and complex engineered drawings, and assess weld bead acceptability.
Ability to identify types of copper and stainless steel grades.
Knowledge of flux core and shielded wire.
Ability to cope and fit, tack weld, stud weld, square parts, torch cut, and arc metal gouge.
Knowledge of fixtures required for the area of responsibility.
Basic product knowledge based on departmental needs and requirements.
Knowledge of AWS charts, steel tables, and welding symbols.
Knowledge of and ability to use basic tools such as tape measures, squares, clamps, fillet gauges, and angle finders.
Ability to convert decimals to fractions and use conversion charts.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and work effectively in a team environment.
Awareness of and adherence to Lock Out Tag Out procedures.
Ability to follow company operating procedures, safety rules, and ISO requirements.
Ability to perform hot work outside the department when required.

Responsibilities

Produce sheet metal weldments to the dimensional specifications of mechanical engineering drawings.
Determine weld locations from drawings and meet the specified weld size and length requirements within allowed tolerances.
Complete cosmetic and appearance requirements, including grinding welds and buffing sheet metal as needed.
MIG weld mild steel and stainless steel, including spray transfer MIG welding.
Perform basic fitting, layouts, positioning, alignment, tacking, and squaring of parts.
Adjust welding machines according to department manuals and fine-tune voltage.
Remove material using grinding, perform finish grinding and surface finishing, and repair improper welds.
Read drawings and inspect parts for basic dimensions and against complex engineered drawings.
Examine weld beads for acceptable attributes.
Identify types of copper and grades of stainless steel.
Cope and fit; perform stud welding, torch cutting, and arc metal gouging.
Use fixtures required for the area of responsibility.
Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures, company operating procedures, safety rules, and ISO requirements.
Communicate and work effectively with coworkers and as part of a team.
Perform hot work outside the department when required.