Welder in Terrell
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob description:
Welder
Eyesight Requirement
Must be able to read a Jager Level 2 eye chart from 16 inches, with or without the use
of prescriptive lenses.
Taking Pride in Your Workmanship
Pride in workmanship means consistently striving to produce the best possible results.
For welders, this involves attention to detail, following best practices, and maintaining a
strong work ethic. Taking pride in your work helps ensure that each weld meets or
exceeds industry standards, reflects professionalism, and contributes to the overall
success of the project. When welders take pride in what they do, it shows in the quality
and appearance of their work, building trust with employers, and colleagues.
First-Time-Through Quality Mindset
Adopting a "first time through" quality mindset means aiming to get every weld right the
first time, without needing rework or corrections. This approach minimizes errors,
reduces waste, and saves time and resources. By carefully planning each task, double-
checking materials and settings, and maintaining focus throughout the process, welders
can prevent mistakes and deliver consistent, high-quality results.
Accurate Job Reporting
Operators are responsible for clocking in and out on jobs and posting quantities
accurately. This accountability ensures proper labor tracking, supports production
planning, and maintains transparency throughout the manufacturing process.
Skills and Abilities
Welder Level 1
? Reads and interprets simple drawings for dimensions, tolerances, notes, and
weld symbology that is required for Level 1 Weld products.
? Able to read, interpret, and apply specific Weld Proceedure Specifications (WPS)
that apply to products where proper training has been completed.
? Proficient in single pass Fux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) in a horizontal
progression, and/or Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) in horizontal and downhill
progression.
? Able to properly utilize weld gauges, tape measures, squares, and GO/NO-GO
gauges to check the fitting and welding of their work.
? Proficient in minor weld preparation utilizing grinders.
? Able to identify weld defects, such as oversized and undersized welds, porosity,
and undercut, and the proper repair defects.
? Proficiently uses 4 1/2 electric and battery powered grinders, and air tools to
clean up and finish Level 1 Weld products.
? Maintains a clean and organized work area during shift and performs end of shift
clean-up activities to put away tools, equipment, materials, and supplies,
cleaning machines, sweeping floor, and throwing out trash.
? Performs any other duties or activities required by supervisors and managers.
? Follows all company policies and safety guidelines.
Welder Level 2
? Maintains AWS certification.
? Reads and interpret complex drawings for dimensions, tolerances, notes, weld
sequencing and weld symbology.
? Able to fully read, interpret, and apply all Weld Proceedure Specifications (WPS).
? Proficient in multi-pass Fux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and/or Gas Metal Arc
Welding (GMAW) in all approved weld progressions.
? Proficient in weld preparation using grinders, bevelers, plasma, gougers, and
oxygen-Acetylene flame cutting.
? Skilled in pre-bow techniques to support flatness requirements of welded
products.
? Skilled in the use of oxygen-acetylene torch techniques to support the removal of
bow or twist in welded products.
? Expert in the repair of all weld defects.
? Able to properly utilize weld gauges, tape measures, squares, levels, protractors,
calipers, and GO/NO-GO gauges to perform the fitting and welding of their work.
? Highly skilled in the use of electric, air powered, and hand tools for the finishing
or weldments.
? Able to competently perform internal weld machine maintenance on individual,
non-robotic welding machines.
? Able to train and assist with Level 1 welders and needed or requested by their
superior.
? Maintains a clean and organized work area during shift and performs end of shift
clean-up activities to put away tools, equipment, materials, and supplies,
cleaning machines, sweeping floor, and throwing out trash.
? Performs any other duties or activities required by supervisors and managers.
? Follows all company policies and safety guidelines.
Welder Level 3
? Maintains AWS certification.
? Reads and interpret complex drawings for dimensions, tolerances, notes, weld
sequencing and weld symbology.
? Able to fully read, interpret, and apply all Weld Proceedure Specifications (WPS).
? Expert in multi-pass Fux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and/or Gas Metal Arc
Welding (GMAW) in all weld progressions.
? Proficient in weld preparation using grinders, bevelers, plasma, gougers, and
oxygen-Acetylene flame cutting.
? Skilled in pre-bow techniques to support flatness requirements of welded
products.
? Skilled in the use of oxygen-acetylene torch techniques to support the removal of
bow or twist in welded products.
? Expert in the repair of all weld defects.
? Expert in troubleshooting and resolving issues where equipment, wire, or gases
are weld defects.
? Expert in the use of weld gauges, tape measures, squares, levels, protractors,
calipers, and GO/NO-GO gauges to perform the fitting and welding of their work,
and the training and inspection of Level 1, and Level 2 welders.
? Expert in the use of electric, air power, and hand tools for the finishing of
weldments.
? Able to competently perform internal maintenance on all individual and robotic
welding equipment.
? Able to support in the design, creation, and testing of weld fixtures.
? Supports new WPS creation and weld testing for new processes.
? Able to train and assist Level 1 and 2 welders as needed or requested by their
superior.
? Maintains a clean and organized work area during shift and performs end of shift
clean-up activities to put away tools, equipment, materials, and supplies,
cleaning machines, sweeping floor, and throwing out trash.
? Performs any other duties or activities required by supervisors and managers.
? Follows all company policies and safety guidelines.