Welder/Fabricator: 2nd Shift (3:30 - 12:00am)
29 days ago
Buffalo
Job Description Daily Responsibilities: • Work detail drawings fit-up piece parts in fixturing fit, tack and weld piece parts according to detail drawings with components consisting of steel channels, brackets, angles, sheathing, assemblies and sub-assemblies., • Tack welds all parts together in equipment, ensuring all dimensions are correct to specified drawings., • Weld complete assembly according to specified welding standards., • Correct fabrication mistakes., • Incorporate approved design changes where necessary., • Fabricate shop fixtures as required by assembly personnel per engineering sketch., • Meet production schedule, quality and planned labor hours with limited supervision., • Utilization of hand and power shop tools., • Understand and apply minimally these forms of welding, carbon steel, stainless steel, low alloy., • Normally receives basic instructions on routine tasks and detailed instructions on new assignments., • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures, • Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements, • Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements), • Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded, • Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces, • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead), • Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps, • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws, • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safetyRequirements:, • Proven experience as welder, • Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.), • Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.), • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings, • Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.), • Deftness and attention to detailPreferred Skills / Qualifications:, • General mechanical background., • Ability to use hand tools and welding tools safely., • Minimum of 1 year experience in mechanical assembly, AWS certification (American Welding Society) for welding of carbon steel using GMAW process position 3G, Vertical up and 4F overhead., • Able to work with limited supervision and follow instructions., • Able to work as a team member in group situations., • Fully understand manufacturing drawings, able to verify dimensions., • Understand tolerance systems., • Complete shop order documentation and time sheets., • Meet internal Company standards for quality and workmanship, • Expected to contribute and maintain conditions that will ensure a healthy and safe working environment., • Working knowledge of torch and plasma equipment., • Working knowledge of GTAW Welding, • Ability to apply workmanship standards and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form., • Able to perform basic tasks independently, limited supervision and in a group setting.