Welding Operator Setup

Primary Function:
Perform assigned welding functions using a variety of welding procedures.

Tools & Equipment:
Arc and gas welding and cutting equipment. Manual, semi-automatic and automatic equipment and processes and related components. Welding stand, bench or positioning equipment. Jigs and fixtures, dividers, calipers, trammel points, straight edge, square, blocks, micrometers and tape, cleco hammer, hammer, wire brush, grinder and chisel, protective clothing and equipment, blueprints, various welding procedure specifications (WPS), engineering specs, sketches and process documents, center head forming and cutting machine, level, protractors, surface gage, drill clamps.
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Materials:
Ferrous and non-ferrous materials

Working Procedure:

Receives job assignment, verbal instructions, sketches, blueprint, process document and/or written welding procedures.
Works to codes requiring independent third-party inspection agency verifications. Performs set-up operations on subassemblies and assemblies for all product and production parts.
Performs welding on experimental jigs and fixtures.
Plans, lays out and assembles work with or without the use of jigs or fixtures as required. Welds in all positions.
Selects the tools and equipment required for the job.
Performs welding operations such as set-up and assemble details, cut, trim, grind and fit parts, tack weld, weld, solder, flame cut and anneal.
Selects the filler metal and variables required and perform standard welding procedures to control expansion, shrinkage and distortion.
Reads and interprets all types of welding drawings.
Determines size and type of weld when such information is not furnished.
Performs both set-up and weld complete on job as directed.
Operates magnaflux unit as required and marks obvious defects for repair, questionable indications shall be interpreted by the Quality Control Department.
Instructs lesser skilled welders as required.
May perform other related duties as directed, works to tolerances of 1/64".
Lifts and positions by hand parts weighing up to 100 lbs.
Heavier lifts made by hoist or crane.
Perform activities required to facili8tate a process change over and/or modification on semi-automatic or full automatic welding systems, including the feeding system and its controller.