Welder - 2nd Shift - Precision Castparts : Job Details

PURPOSE: Under limited supervision, performs a wide range of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and brazing operations primarily in the repair of a wide variety of product castings, or various metals and alloys requiring the ability to pass required certification test, and operate own rote tooling. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Works from shop orders, specifications and other instructions as to rod type and amount of weld to be applied.
• Plans operation sequence to preheat parts, clean and prepare area, apply and finish weld to repair cracks, non- fills, pit marks, slag holes or other defects, or to apply metal for machining operations.
• Selects and sets currents, determines rod size, selects electrode, and determines other variables according to individual job requirements.
• Exercises care to obtain proper penetration; avoid burring, slag inclusion or other flaws. Some alloying of metals involved to obtain proper material strength.
• Disposes of work as required.
• As required, instructs others in techniques.
• Operates rote tooling to smooth and finish castings.
• Maintains all required records and reports of work performed.
• Complies with written or verbal instructions or orders of supervisor or designated representative.
• Detects and reports improper operation, defective materials and unusual conditions to proper supervision.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Performs a variety of other tasks of equal or lesser complexity as assigned by supervisor.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires the use of considerable judgment to plan and perform highly diversified and intricate welding on a wide range of alloys and geometries to the extent of re-constructing castings and sections thereof
• Concentration and exacting mental and visual attention in performing very involved and, at times, complex work in repairing and/or reconstruction castings.
• Light physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving average weight materials.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports directly to the Finishing supervisor. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Requires the use of complicated drawings, specifications and handbook information. Person must be able to pass customer ad/or government agency tests in order to acquire certification. Must have some understanding of metallurgy and heat treating.
• 6 months GTAW/TIG experience
• Experience working with Nickel and Copper based alloys
• Over 5 years experience preferred

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