Welder 3G

Fabricate and weld pressure vessels and related components in the Bottle Shop in accordance with engineering drawings, approved welding procedures, quality requirements, and Flogistix standards. Primary duties include material preparation, fit-up, tack welding, production welding, and visual inspection of completed work.

Works independently and with production, quality, and other team members to complete safe, accurate, and timely work.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1. Read and follow engineering drawings, weld symbols, bills of material, work instructions, and approved welding procedures.
2. Prepare and fit pressure-vessel shells, heads, nozzles, couplings, supports, and related components for welding.
3. Verify dimensions, orientation, alignment, and joint preparation using measuring tools.
4. Perform tack and production welds in the positions and processes required for assigned work while maintaining applicable welding qualifications.
5. Monitor weld size, penetration, profile, heat input, and distortion; follow preheat or interpass requirements when specified.
6. Visually inspect completed welds and perform authorized corrections or repairs using approved procedures.
7. Maintain required material and weld traceability, including identification, weld maps, stamps, and production records.
8. Coordinate with Quality personnel and support required inspections or nondestructive examination.
9. Safely operate welding machines, positioners, grinders, cutting equipment, overhead cranes, and other assigned equipment.
10. Follow safety requirements, wear required PPE, and promptly report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, or quality issues.
11. Work with team members to meet production schedules while maintaining workmanship and quality standards.
12. Maintain tools, equipment, and the work area and complete daily housekeeping duties.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

1. One or more years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment; pressure-vessel experience is preferred.
2. Must pass the welding qualification test required for the assigned work, which may include 3G or 6G positions.
3. Ability to read engineering drawings, weld symbols, dimensional information, and welding procedure specifications.
4. Ability to produce consistent welds that meet applicable visual and quality acceptance requirements.
5. Working knowledge of joint preparation, fit-up, tack welding, distortion control, and weld-repair practices.
6. Basic ability to use oxy-fuel or other approved cutting and heating equipment.
7. Ability to use grinders, drills, measuring tools, and other hand and power tools safely.
8. Ability to operate or learn to operate overhead cranes, positioners, and material-handling equipment.
9. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, document work accurately, and communicate quality concerns.
10. Reliable attendance, punctuality, teamwork, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
11. This is a safety-sensitive position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly stands; uses hands to handle tools and materials; reaches; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls; and communicates with others. The employee frequently walks, climbs, or balances and occasionally sits. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. The role also requires repeated bending and twisting. Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment described here is representative of conditions encountered while performing this job. The employee is regularly exposed to welding arc and heat, hot metal, sparks, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical equipment, electrical hazards, and powered industrial vehicles. Noise levels vary, and required personal protective equipment, ventilation controls, and hearing protection must be used in designated areas.