Welder at JMG

Brief Description

Responsible for the welding for different products to meet company specifications utilizing engineering drawings.

Duties

• Read blueprints, understand and interpret engineering drawings, plan layout specifications, assembly and welding operations. 
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications.
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
• Lay out, position, secure parts and assembly with respect to the standard specifications using clamps, rulers, combination squares and other required tools.
• Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Cut electrodes and nozzle tips using chipping knives, hand shears etc…
• Tack-weld or weld components and assembly using gas, arc or other welding equipment.
• Detailed observation of dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• Inspect grooves, angles, gap allowance using precision measuring instruments. 
• Remove rough spots, and spatters from work-piece using scraper, portable grinder with its attachment such as grinding disc and sanding disc.
• Set up torch and adjust valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws or leakages (in case of enclosed parts) using the required testing equipment such as pressured air (for tanks) etc…
• Inspect visually the welding bead for conformance to the operation procedures. 
• Maintain equipment and materials in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Assist the maintenance crew to carry out a routine maintenance of equipment and machinery.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and to maintain all quality systems in order to meet production targets.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.