Welder - Columbia, United States - Peak Workforce (Newbold) LLC

Description

Located in Manning, SC Pay per hour $12.00 depends on certifications and experience ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Interpret blueprints, drawings, measurements and technical documents, or other verbal or written instructions to plan layouts.

Weld small and large components using carbon steel, stainless steel and other alloy materials.
Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and use tools to make or repair parts and products.
Maintain and repair all machinery and keep a clean and tidy workspace.
Assess welded surfaces, structures, and components to identify errors.
Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
Meet all safety requirements of the company and industry.
Identify any defective items and handle them according to established procedures.
Ability to use reason to solve problems as they arise.


REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred.
A minimum of 2 years' experience as a welder.
Excellent knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs.
Outstanding attention to detail and excellent hand-eye coordination.

Ability to lift at least 70 # (maximum).Willing to perform repetitive tasks while sitting, standing, or kneeling for extended periods of time.

Must have good eyesight, including depth perception and peripheral vision.
Ability to work and communicate well with others.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to sharp objects, fumes or airborne particles, temperature changes and loud noise levels.

Ability to work overtime including evenings, weekends, and public holidays if necessary.
Additional

• Fabricate steel, stainless steel, heavy and light structures, frames, skids, piping, tanks, sheet metals and other projects.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, and drill presses and operate welders, drill press, band saw, oxy-acetylene torch, plasma cutters, etc.
• Designs and constructs templates and fixtures
• Welds on a variety of materials to include titanium, hastelloy, aluminum, stainless, and carbon.
• Performs field welds on equipment and pressure vessels in various locations and positions
• Welder/fabricators may be asked to help in the preparation of equipment for painting, assembly of equipment for shipping, testing of equipment, installation of equipment, and other duties required in daily production activities
• May be required to get certification in operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, and man lifts.
• May be required to work from heights and confined spaces
• Maintains equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety