Welder Steel Shop I

Summary of Primary Function: Performs all welding duties, typically at extreme heights and according to specifications, that are required on the erection site by using SMAW welding equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: All employees are required to follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment, and the production of high-quality products.

• Cleans connection plates with chipping hammer and/or grinder.

• Climbs up ladder, with welding leads, to extreme heights to connect panels together with a weld connection.

• Read blueprints, drawings and weld symbols to determine specific welding requirements.

• Drills holes for red head bolts in foundation, installs red heads, bolts clip angle to foundation and welds angles to panel.

• Alleviates bad joints by using a hand wrench to pull the panel together to make the weld connection.

• Weld haunch and base plates on members at job site, when required.

• Weld connection plates on panels, beams, columns, and double tees, as needed.

• Weld Carbon plate to plate fillet & groove.

• Helps erection crew with duties when available, such as; grouting, positioning members, etc.

• Possess a strong understanding of Tindall Welding and Grouting procedures.

• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by Supervisor.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) with 1-3 years of experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Certifications: Must be or become Tindall Certified in SMAW 3F & 4F.

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