Dorsett - Welders/Fabricators

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Welder/Fitter will be responsible for providing quality welds on-time in the Base Jig/ Frame Welding Departments. They will work closely with the welding supervisor and other department leads to complete all welding objectives and work through challenges in the most time and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Work with the welding supervisor and other department leads to predict and prevent issues in quality and on-time delivery across the team. Manage the schedule as passed down from engineering and keep the team on schedule.
• Maintain inventory and control the use of various welding consumables, and work with management to keep this inventory stocked.
• Assist management team in troubleshooting various fit-up, welding, or mechanical problems.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years' experience welding with GMAW and FCAW on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The ability to 'read' a weld puddle visually is necessary for this position. GTAW is a plus.
• Must be able to weld in all positions.
• Must be able to pass D1.1 structural welding certification test on 3/8" plate in 3G position using .045 Duel Shield Flux Core wire
• Must be willing to weld, do your fittings, and welding prep.
• Knowledge of AWS or similar welding specifications strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work well with a team, and take direction from supervisors.
• Understanding of safety requirements specific to welding, rigging, and material handling, and also have a commitment to using safe practices in day-to-day work environments.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have your own welding hood and steel toe boots.
• Be familiar with using hand tools, power tools, Piranha Iron Worker, and plasma cutting.
• Strong background in structural welding is preferred. Pipe welding experience is a plus.

TEST:

• Vertical up aluminum Mig welding test
• Overhead welding test
• Flat position welding test
• Stainless steel Tig welding test
• Basic blueprint reading questionnaire.
• Basic hand tool operation questionnaire.