Welder EDN Weld

This posting is for 2nd shift - schedule M- Th 3:30pm to 2am, with possible OT on Friday/Saturday, and offers a 12.5% shift differential. A structural welder is a skilled professional who specializes in welding and fabricating metal components used in the construction of buildings, bridges, and other structures. They are responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints, selecting and preparing materials, and using various welding techniques to join metal parts together. Structural welders must adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to ensure the integrity and strength of the structures they work on. • Work individually or as a part of a small team to produce Sheet Metal weldments • Determine, from the drawing, where each weld is to be performed, and meet the size and length requirements for each weld specified within the given tolerance allowed. • Perform any cosmetic or appearance specifications of the weldment. • Perform any cosmetic or appearance specifications of the weldment, which may require grinding welds and sheet metal buffing. • Successful candidate will typically have 1-2 years of relevant work experience • Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal • Ability to execute hot work (any work performed outside of department) • Ability to finish grind, surface finishing based on departmental requirements • Ability to repair improper welds • Knowledge of fixtures required for area of responsibility • Ability to tack weld • Ability to stud weld • Ability to fine tune voltage • Ability to square parts • Ability to torch cut • Ability to arc metal gouge • Basic product knowledge (understanding of how work ties into the larger picture) based on departmental need/requirement • Knowledge of AWS chart/steel tables • Knowledge of welding symbols • Knowledge of and ability to use basic tools (tape measure squares, clamps, fillet gage, angle finder, etc.) • Ability to convert decimals to fractions and utilize conversion chart • Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers • Ability to effectively work in team environment • Awareness and adherence to Lock Out Tag Out procedures • Ability to follow company operating procedures, safety rules and ISO requirements • Ability to MIG/TIG weld mild steel - Aluminum • Ability to MIG/TIG weld stainless steel - Aluminum • Ability to perform basic fitting • Ability to adjust machine according to department manual(s) • Ability to remove material using grinding process • Ability to read drawings and inspect parts for basic dimensions • Ability to perform basic layouts (positioning and alignment) • Ability to inspect parts against complex engineered drawings • Ability to spray transfer MIG weld • Capability to examine weld bead for acceptable attributes • Ability to identify types of copper, stainless grades, etc. • Knowledge of flux core, shielded wire • Ability to cope and fit