Welder/Fabricator (AMP - Direct)
South Western Communications, Inc.

Summary

Watson Metal Masters is currently looking for a Welder/Fabricator to join our growing team! We are passionate about working closely with our customers and engineering the most creative solutions to meet their Stainless-Steel Tank needs.

Our Welder/Fabricator plays an important role on the Watson Production team. The idea candidate needs to be able to interpret blueprints, monitor machinery, and assess welded components. The candidate needs in-depth knowledge of welding on stainless tanks, welding machinery and electrical equipment, with a steady hand and attention to detail.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, drawing and measurements to plan layouts.
• Weld small and large components.
• Assess welded surfaces, structures, and components to identify errors.
• Follow and enforce strict safety regulations, including always wearing appropriate PPE.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Examines weld for bead size, and other specifications.
• Ability to be in confined spaces.
• 60% code work. (ability to pass 6G code test, pulse test, and ASME Certification)
• May perform other duties as assigned to help the rest of the Watson team.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma preferred but not required.
• Valid certification in welding from an accredited institution is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• At least 3-5 years' experience fabricating and welding with the ability to weld with MIG, and TGAW stainless steel.
• Experience in ASME shop a plus.
• Ability to fabricate.
• Forklift training is preferred.
• Must have the ability to polish and finish stainless steel.
• We need someone who wants to do more than simply be a "welder", who works well in team environments.
• Must be able to interact professionally, appropriately, and courteously with customers, co-workers and other outside parties.
• Sound operation abilities with overhead cranes, forklifts, and all hand tools.
• Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to successfully follow through on assignments.
• Understanding of safety standards is required, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be trustworthy, dependable, and able to work well with other team members.

Other Skills

• MUST BE DEPENDABLE - Our customers count on us to get the job done and it takes every one of us!
• Requires the interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate with wide variety of internal personnel.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
• Must be able to interact professionally, appropriately, and courteously with customers, co-workers and other outside parties.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must show concern for quality and practice continuous improvement.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; crouch and kneel; and must be able to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Safety is of utmost importance. All team members must observe safety procedures and use equipment and materials properly; must wear safety glasses and steel toe boots.

Direct reports

This position has no direct reports.

Additional Information

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different duties/tasks be performed. I have read, understand and can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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