High school diploma or equivalent.
2-5 years' experience with stick, TIG, and MIG welding in a manufacturing environment.
Must provide own welder's tools and equipment of the trade to perform duties.
Must be proficient in using and adjusting MIG welders to the proper amperage and voltage for welding with various sizes of flux core wire.
Must be able to wear a positive-pressure welding hood if or when required.
Must be able to handle tasks involving moderate physical exertion and must be able to stoop, bend, twist, and climb while working in confined areas at times.
Must be capable of operating overhead cranes to position or move work pieces.
Must be able to demonstrate basic welding skills during initial test which requires vertical and horizontal multiple-pass fillet welding on a small scale with 1/16 inch and 3/32 inch flux core and solid welding wire.
Must be able to interpret welding prints to determine what type of weld the prints require and where the weld is to be placed.
Must know what type of weld wire is used on different metals and what type of gas is used with the various welding wires.
Must be able to read a tape measure and read blueprints.
Must be able to use air, power, and hand tools, especially a torch and grinder.
Be mechanically including and able to gather an analyze relevant information, and coordinate work with other team members.
Be able to function independently within the context of the team's day-to-day activities.
Able to properly pre-heat parts for effective welding and stress relieve finished components.
Work in a safe manner at all times, following established policies and procedures.