Welder / Fabricator
A Welder/Fabricator is responsible for the application of a wide range of Welding and Fabricating applications.
Ensures materials are welded correctly by studying blueprints, visualizing, and planning sequence of welding.
Performs selected method and procedure of welding.
The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.
It is not intended as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, or abilities.
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
The core tasks, duties, and responsibilities that commonly make up the job description of Welder / Fabricators:
Prepares materials to be welded by performing the duties such as: grouping together materials, checking sizes to print, aligning material per part print, tacking together weldment, and verifying tolerance and welding project or weldment.
Produces quality weldment by accurately welding project.
Production welding by verifying materials, welds and inspects finished weldment to ensure quality.
Finished weldment by grinding, or chipping rough or sharp edges, weld splatter, surplus weld or scale.
Maintains safe workplace by cleaning work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
Inspects the finished weldment to ensure that all welds conform to print specifications.
Keeps training current and maintains ability to read and comprehend blueprints and weld symbols.
Accurately records work-related data to include proper time reporting, in addition to other required/requested data and information.
Major Responsibilities:
Education: Welders / Fabricators are required to have high school diploma or GED.
Welding certification or degree preferred.
Time management: They must be on time for scheduled work shifts, re-prioritize work/tasks in progress, and complete assigned tasks in an safe and efficient manner.
Flexibility: Welder / Fabricators may be required to work weekends and overtime.
It is important that they can contribute their effort to team tasks and goals.