Arc Welding Technician

Arc Welding Technician Job Description

Arc Welding Technicians use their education, experience & skill to construct, attach and/or assemble parts, components and/or attachments by means of arc welding; generally MIG or TIG applications

Job Requirements :

Level I :

• Manually lift and/or manipulate product in a safe method
• Ability to use measuring tools & gauges to insure accuracy
• Must realize safety conditions and proper practices while using or near hazardous areas or substances
• Must follow implicit instructions from Senior Arc Welding Technicians & provide assistance as directed
• Ability & understanding to read basic mechanical drawings & elementary welding symbols
• Must be capable of welding butt , corner, lap, tee & edge joints
• Ability & understanding to set-up a MIG welder for light gauge, carbon steel welding
• Aptitude to choose correct gasses & proper attachment & dispersion
• Ability to apply a smooth, even weld of sufficient integrity on carbon steel parts
• Must be capable & willing to use tools to remove imperfections & excessive weld, splatter ; ect
• Ability to repeat process & procedures repetitively
• Clean-up & maintain an orderly work area
• Operate a pallet jack to move products.

Level II :

• All Level I Requirements
• Ability & understanding to set-up a TIG welder for light gauge, carbon steel, stainless steel & aluminum welding
• Ability & understanding to read complex mechanical drawings & advanced welding symbols
• Must recognize conditions that require special heat sinks & fixtures
• Must be capable to design & build simple fixtures
• Ability to provide training, leadership & advice to level I techs & trainees

Level III :

• All Level II Requirements
• Advanced knowledge of welding techniques & assist gasses
• Ability & understanding to read complex mechanical drawings & all welding symbols
• Must be capable to design & build complex fixtures
• Understanding multiple step situations & implement procedures & techs for the process
• Able to recognize & modify special conditions that must be implemented to achieve desired results
• Capable of devising test & conducting interviews with applicants & candidates for welding positions
• Ability to lead, instruct & direct other technicians

Goals & Objectives :

• Constantly maintain and/or improve your production efficiency =/+ 98%
• Estimated times should be met or surpassed, but not to the detriment of the final product
• Performance effectiveness to complete acceptable quality parts and/or projects with 98% acceptance rate.
• Impr ove skills & abilities to advance job level within 18 months.
• Help or assist others to improve our overall job performance & image