WELDER (IN140_05)

Mersen•Salem, VA

87d

About The Position

Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries. Present in 33 countries with 50 industrial sites and 18 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world. For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards. Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.

Requirements

Secondary education / High school diploma / On-the-job training
Has knowledge of metrology
Is able to read blueprints - welding symbols
Has knowledge of safety concept for a process equipment
Has tig or Mag welding skills; uses submerged arc; plasma machine skills
Uses metrology instruments
Performs weld technical controls
Is able to work in a team
Has skills in hoisting and operating lifting equipment

Responsibilities

Meet weld specifications for ASME code specs, which include 100% penetrated welds with x-ray quality.
Must have experience with TIG/MIG welders.
Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.
Utilize plasma, gas or electric arc in welding metallic and composite materials together.
Heat and dissolve metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
Oversee the installation of tank linings, valves, lead pipes, and floor.
Conduct x-ray, hydrostatic, and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal, or overhead positions.
Use powersaws, chipping knife and hand shears in cutting, beveling, and contouring metal workpieces.
Repair structures by dismantling, reshaping, and reassembling metal components using cutting torches and handtools.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of local and international building codes/legal requirements.
Monitor work equipment to ensure usage is within optimum temperature to avoid overheating or expansion.
Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning with chemical solutions and wire brushes to remove impurities such as scale, rust, grease, and moisture.
Design patterns and models for a welding project using specifications contained in a blueprint.
Direct electrodes on or across metal workpieces to melt, bend or straighten them.
Mount and secure workpieces on production equipment using cranes, hoists or banding machines.
Conduct estimates to determine the amount and cost of materials required for construction.
Mix and apply protective or decorative coat on finished products.
Other duties, reporting, special assignments or projects as needed and assigned.