Welder First & Third Shift Dallastown PA

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GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To join metals using GTAW and GMAW (Mig) welding processes and to cut metals using Oxy-Fuel cutting torch or plasma Arc cutting equipment. Must be proficient in welding thin gage aluminum with the GTAW (Tig) and GMAW (Mig) processes and can pass various welding tests per AWS welding codes and Military Standards and Specifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Receives instructions verbally or from job cards and/or detailed prints.
May be required to perform up to three types of welding processes including GMAW & GTAW per various AWS and Military Codes and Specifications. More senior-level positions may also require the ability to Oxy-Fuel weld.
Must be able to read and understand Blueprints (drawings) and associated welding symbols
Welds in flat horizontal vertical and overhead positions.
Assists with and/or constructs welding jigs and fixtures; some layout required. More senior-level position includes designing the layout.
Selects proper welding parameters and electrodes/filler metals for the particular type of metal to be welded which may include ferrous and non-ferrous metals (i.e. aluminum steel stainless steel).
Performs tack welding and Oxygen/Fuel torch for heating and cutting.
Chips grinds and cleans welds as necessary.
Performs other tasks associated with welding such as joining preparation clamping measurement verification inspection of completed welds and providing a count of finished pieces.
To check work use test equipment (i.e. fixed gages fillet weld gages pressure gages).
Senior level position aids in designing and debugging new welding fixtures; assists in establishing and qualifying welding procedure specifications (WPS).
Uses various tools and machines including GMAW GTAW welding equipment automatic welding gun plasma cutter oxygen/fuel torch various grinding apparatus and other tooling and equipment as needed.
Safely operate overhead cranes and hoists.
Maintains a clean and safe work area.

Other Job Functions
Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.