Welder II

Position Summary

This position will consist of a welder who lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to build or rebuild parts, according to blueprints and knowledge of welding and metallurgy: Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Safety – conduct all activities in a safe manner, utilizing PPE and adhering to company policy and alerting others regarding potential concerns. Safety is # 1.
• Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications.
• Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies using welding equipment.
• Cuts work piece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife.
• Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
• Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
• Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Types of welding include: o MIG- Metal Inert Gas; FCGS- Flux Core Gas Shielded; SAW- Submerge Arc Welding; SMAW- Shield Metal Arc (Stick); Metal Core Welding
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50# is required
• Welding, soldering, and brazing skills. Rigging loads for overhead crane work and forklift operation is desired
• Two years professional training in a vocational institution, or equivalent journey level experience desired
• A two-year Associate Degree from a technical/trade school is preferred H-E Parts is proud to offer the following benefits to our valued team members: Work-Life Balance 4 weeks of paid time off per year 10 company paid holidays Voluntary overtime opportunities Pay & Growth Opportunities Pay is based on experience Annual bonus and pay increases Opportunities to advance from within Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment Health & Wellness Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance available 401K company match