MGH-Hand Arc Welder
Hdde Cx · Montgomery, Alabama, United States
The Hand Arc Welder will serve our Water Heating Division, located in Montgomery, AL.
- Must be able to fabricate metal objects by welding metal parts together using arc welding equipment.
- Must be able to properly place metal objects in position where welding is to be performed.
- Must be able to set and adjust welding power source and wire feeder to insure proper amperage and voltage output.
- Must be able to select appropriate size and composition of electrode and properly mount in holder.
- Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, using welding equipment.
- Welds in flat, horizontal, or vertical position.
- Cleans or degreases parts, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath.
- Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapper or power chipper, portable grinder or arc-cutting equipment.
- Positions workpieces and clamps together or assembles in jigs or fixtures.
- Inspects finished workpiece for conformance to specifications.
- Must be able to successfully weld parts together using a mig or stick welder.
- Must be able to rotate to other areas for ergonomic safety.
- Maintain good housekeeping in work area.
- Inspect units or parts for defects and workmanship.
- Observe all departmental safety requirements.
- Work from written or verbal orders.
- May be exposed to high noise levels.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Background/Experience: A minimum of one year prior work experience as a Hand Arc Welder and/or an Associate's Degree or certificate in Welding Technology is helpful but not required.
- Must be able to become a certified welder at the end of one year.
- Continuous lifting of 5-25 lbs.
- Frequent lifting of 25-60 lbs.
- Occasional lifting of 60+ lbs.
- Frequent strain due to position and unsupported lifting.
- Position will require the use of personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, a face shield, respirator and protective clothing.