Welder/Fabricator

GTI Fabrication

Date: 4 hours ago
City: Goodyear, Arizona
Salary: $18 - $29 per hour
Contract type: Full time
Daily Responsibilities

  • Work detail drawings fit-up piece parts in fixturing fit, tack and weld piece parts according to detail drawings with components consisting of steel channels, brackets, angles, sheathing, assemblies and sub-assemblies.
  • Tack welds all parts together in equipment, ensuring all dimensions are correct to specified drawings.
  • Weld complete assembly according to specified welding standards.
  • Correct fabrication mistakes.
  • Incorporate approved design changes where necessary.
  • Fabricate shop fixtures as required by assembly personnel per engineering sketch.
  • Meet production schedule, quality and planned labor hours with limited supervision.
  • Utilization of hand and power shop tools.
  • Understand and apply minimally these forms of welding, carbon steel, stainless steel, low alloy.
  • Normally receives basic instructions on routine tasks and detailed instructions on new assignments.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
  • Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
  • Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
  • Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
  • Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
  • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
  • Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
  • Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
  • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

Requirements

  • Proven experience as welder
  • Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
  • Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
  • Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
  • Deftness and attention to detail

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

  • General mechanical background.
  • Ability to use hand tools and welding tools safely.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in mechanical assembly, AWS certification (American Welding Society) for welding of carbon steel using GMAW process position 3G, Vertical up and 4F overhead.
  • Able to work with limited supervision and follow instructions.
  • Able to work as a team member in group situations.
  • Fully understand manufacturing drawings, able to verify dimensions.
  • Understand tolerance systems.
  • Complete shop order documentation and time sheets.
  • Meet internal Company standards for quality and workmanship
  • Expected to contribute and maintain conditions that will ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
  • Working knowledge of torch and plasma equipment.
  • Working knowledge of GTAW Welding
  • Ability to apply workmanship standards and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
  • Able to perform basic tasks independently, limited supervision and in a group setting.
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