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Welding Technician - ARC, MIG, and TIG welding

Carrollton, GA, United States


Major and established company with a huge majority market share in what they manufacture and a good working culture has an opportunity on the day shift for a Welding Technician. The Welding Technician is responsible for maintaining welding equipment and site property.  Will be responsible for weld repairs to equipment and facilities in a safe, efficient manner.  The location is southwest suburban Atlanta, GA.  There is an attractive hourly rate.  This day shift role is from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Thursday.  OT is paid at time and 1/2.   There is also an attractive 401K with matching.
 
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "May.")  General and other duties as assigned.
 
Level I


Arc Welding: Able to perform arc welding in all positions, selection of proper rod for the base material being welded, and principles of arc welding during the course of the job.


Mig Welding: Able to perform Mig welding in all positions, selection of proper wire and gases for the base material being welded.  Able to weld flux core and gas. Implement the principles of Mig welding during the course of the job.


Tig Welding: Able to perform Tig welding in all positions, selection of proper rod and gases for the base material being welded, and principles of Tig welding during the course of the job.


Oxy Fuel/Plasma/Saw cutting: Implement the principles of cutting materials during the course of the job.


Fabrication: Preform with instruction and supplied prints, basic fabrication.


Safe Work Practices: Exercise safe work practices around equipment.


 
Level II (This level includes all Level I responsibilities)


Arc Welding: Selection, without instruction, of rods to optimize strength and performance of welds.


Mig Welding: Selection, without instruction, of wire and gases / pressures to optimize strength and performance of welds.


Tig Welding: Selection, without instruction, of rod and gases / pressures to optimize strength and performance of welds.


Oxy Fuel / Plasma cutting:  Optimal torch setup, with some instruction, to maintain minimal impact to work piece.


Fabrication: Preform with minimal instruction and supplied prints, fabrication.


Safe Work Practices: Evaluate work environment to optimize safety for facilities and others in work area.


Level III (This level includes all Level I & II responsibilities)


Arc Welding: Certified Arc welding in all positions.


Mig Welding: Certified Mig welding in all positions.


Tig Welding: Certified Tig welding in all positions.


Oxy Fuel  / Plasma cutting: Optimal torch setup, without instruction, to maintain minimal impact to work piece.


Fabrication: Preform without instruction and supply own prints advanced fabrication. (may include some basic machining).


Safe Work Practices: Evaluate work environment to optimize safety for facilities and others in work area.


 
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Level I - High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Level II - High school diploma or general education degree (GED), two to four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Level III - Technical training certificates or associate’s degree, six to eight years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts.

 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  (The following statements describe the physical abilities required to perform the essential job functions, although exceptions may be made to these requirements based on the principle of reasonable accommodation.)
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handles, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands/arms and the ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.




 


 




 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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  • Salary

    $1.00 - $1.00

  • Location

    Carrollton, GA, United States

  • Employment Type

    Permanent

  • Minimum Experience