WELDER

Job Description & Requirements

Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures

Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements

Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)

Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded

Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces

Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)

Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps

Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws

Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety