Position Overview Lay out fit and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames bridge parts and pressure vessels using knowledge of welding techniques metallurgy and engineering requirements. Includes experimental welders who analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable. Essential Job Functions Lays out positions and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications using straightedge combination square calipers and ruler. Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies using electric gas arc or other welding equipment. Cuts workpiece using powered saws hand shears or chipping knife. Installs or repairs equipment. Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. Inspects grooves angles or gap allowances. Removes rough spots from workpiece using portable grinder hand file or scraper. Welds components in flat vertical or overhead positions Heats forms and dresses metal parts using hand tools torch or arc welding equipment. Ignites torch and adjusts valves amperage or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc. Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout assembly and welding operations. Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts. Determines required equipment and welding method applying knowledge of metallurgy geometry and welding techniques.
Activities Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling installing positioning and moving materials and manipulating things. Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Getting Information -- Observing receiving and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Identifying Objects Actions and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing estimating recognizing differences or similarities and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Inspecting Equipment Structures or Material -- Inspecting equipment structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing lifting balancing walking stooping and handling of materials. Skills Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products services or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. Installation -- Installing equipment machines wiring or programs to meet specifications. Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems. * This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor to meet the needs of the customer and the organization. Compensation and Benefits: Big 3 Precision Products provides a flexible benefit program that is carefully designed to support your health financial security and your work-life balance. The variety of benefits and amenities available in addition to pay provides you a total package. You will receive a competitive total compensation package that offers you a choice of health benefits dental and prescription drug coverage vision plan life insurance paid time off 10 paid holidays and a 401k company match plan. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
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