Fairbanks Morse is looking for a Professional Welder capable of performing a variety of welding functions. The individual should be familiar with and capable of using various types of welding equipment. A welder is also required to perform other miscellaneous tasks, as supervision deems necessary.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific welding requirements.
Cuts workpiece, using powered saws and other manual tools.
Prepares, lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications.
Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using GMAW, GTAW, or other welding methods on metals including Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Monel, and Cu / Ni in flat, horizontal, or vertical positions.
Brazes or solders metal products, components, or assemblies.
Assembles machinery, fabricated metal products, and electrical equipment according to directions.
Use various machines and hand tools to accomplish assigned tasks.
Maintains logs, records, and reports concerning production, machine maintenance, and product inconsistencies.
Maintains equipment and performs basic repairs when needed.
Inventories tools, parts, and supplies; contacts materials handler if supplies are needed.
Periodically checks products per company policy to ensure quality and uniform completion; resolves any identified problems and alerts supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supports quality requirements, including hydrostatic testing, penetrant testing, visual inspection, and dimensional tests.
Adhere to compliance requirements, including NAVSEA Tech Pub 248 and 278, including welder qualifications and welding procedures.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Forklift training certificate or the ability to receive it.
Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Be able to read and interpret blueprints.
Must be able to read a tape measure.
Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to fractional equivalents.
Ability to use weld fillet gauges to ensure proper weld size and interpret tolerances.
Must be able to identify and measure material.
This position includes access or potential access to export controlled data. Therefore, you will need to qualify as a U.S. Person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Permanent Resident or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Acceptable proof of this status includes a US Passport, Permanent Resident Card, US birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate. Maintenance, including renewal, of licensing authorization is a condition of employment. Government authorization may be a suitable alternative after review on a case by case basis.