Weld various types, sizes and shapes of materials to make fabrications utilizing Stick, Mig and Flux Core welding processes requiring care to produce a quality joint where methods, sequences, and tooling have been established. TOOLS, PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT:

SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), welding equipment, torches, regulators, floor operated cranes, welding positioners, fixtures, slag gun, grinder, hand truck, forklift, ladder, and scaffold. PPE includes safety glasses, face shield, respirator, gloves, weld jacket and cap, etc. MATERIAL:

Ferrous and nonferrous metals and their alloys, plate, structural shapes, castings and weldments, etc. Oxygen, acetylene and inert gases, flux, welding wire and rod, etc. 1. Receive work assignment from Group Leader and Supervision. 2. Read and follow safety regulations and procedures and weld symbols. 3. Setup equipment by setting amperage, voltage, pressures, feeds, and speeds within limits specified and obtaining specified electrode. 4. Position and operate manual, semi-automatic and automatic welding equipment to deposit single and multiple layers and weld in all positions at joint locations specified where care must be exercised to produce quality welds with uniform penetration. Location of parts is determined by others or by fixtures. Load and clamp material in fixtures against fixed stops. 5. Operate carbon arc torch to remove weldments from floorplate or strongback and braces from weldments. 6. Operate handling equipment to lift, move and position material. 7. Sign off operations completed and obtain first piece and final inspection signoffs on operation sheets as required. 8. Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition. 9. Make proper time charge entries and record data as required. 10. Maintain in effect certification for welding ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys and take and acceptably pass periodic working tests. 11. Identify parts in accordance with method specified. Perform Work of equal or lower skills level as required. High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Minimum 2 years' experience utilizing SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) welding processes. Prior work experience with interpreting blueprints, weld symbols, and manufacturing instructions. US citizenship is required. Minimum 5 years experience welding in an industrial heavy Fabrication environment. Working experience with carbon arcing/backgouging. Working experience with American Welding Society or Military standards.