Welder

Job Duties: Experienced welder at our welding and fabrication shop. The preferred candidate will have the following skills: FCAW .045 - solid wire with 85/15 gas; SMAW - all positions; 3G 1" plate with backup bar #7018 - 1/8 certification; carbon-arc ability; cutting torch experience; blueprint reading and layout skills; heavy plate fabrication ability; overhead crane rigging; and a willingness to learn product repair procedures. Employment weld test consists of: Flat inch plate beveled 45 degrees with 2mm nose Plates are tacked together with 2 mm opening, no backing plate, and open root Weld root pass with heat setting of 19 volts and 200 amps Remainder of weld is set at 28.5 volts and 325 amps Vertical Same plate as flat Position vertical run root pass down with settings 19 volts 200 amps Remainder will be welded vertical up with a weave pattern at a setting of 18 volts and 180 amps All welds are checked for full penetration and then cut 2 pieces 1 in wide and bent, face side and root side, checking for breakage Wire 045 solid wire with 85/15 gas Requirements: Proven welding and fabrication experience; ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings; certification is a plus. Vocational-technical school and/or secondary level trade school training in welding technology. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.