Tank Welder - AGW Operator

Description

• Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together in various body positions
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required
• Apply basic mathematics to solve problems
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria
• Starts power supply to produce electric current
• Bolts, clamps and welds together metal components of products such as piping systems, plate, pipe and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment. May weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position. May tack weld assemblies together
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
• Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings
• May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes
• Selects type and size of pipe or other related materials and equipment according to specifications
• Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of materials and work pieces during installation
• Manually guides electrode or gun along weld-line, maintaining length of arc and speed and movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle
• Connects cable from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope and pulse as specified by procedure or supervisor
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment
• Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun
• May manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal. May clean or degrease weld joint or workplace, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes. May remove excess weld, defective weld material, slag and spatter, using carbon arc gouge, hand scrapper, grinder or power chipper. May preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace. May cut metal plates or structural shape
• Strikes arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece
• Assists other mechanics as needed
• Plan work and select proper tools

Requirements

• Previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Respiratory protection is common and may be required
• Required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards. Performs only procedures certified in
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance