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Certified Welding/Maintenance Technician - ARC and MIG

Location: Peachtree City, GA

Major and well-established company with a dominant market share in their manufacturing industry is seeking a Welding/Maintenance Technician. This company offers a positive working culture and has an attractive hourly rate. The day shift role is from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday, with overtime paid at time and a half. Perfect attendance is rewarded with an extra $1.00 per hour. The company also offers a competitive 401K with matching contributions.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Level I

1. Arc Welding: Perform arc welding in all positions, select appropriate rod for the base material, and apply principles of arc welding.
2. Mig Welding: Perform Mig welding in all positions, select proper wire and gases for the base material, and implement principles of Mig welding.
3. Tig Welding: Perform Tig welding in all positions, select proper rod and gases, and apply principles of Tig welding.
4. Oxy Fuel/Plasma/Saw cutting: Apply cutting principles to materials.
5. Fabrication: Perform basic fabrication as instructed.
6. Safe Work Practices: Follow safety guidelines when working with equipment.

Level II (Includes Level I responsibilities)

1. Arc Welding: Independently select rods for optimal weld strength and performance.
2. Mig Welding: Independently select wire, gases, and pressures for optimal weld strength and performance.
3. Tig Welding: Independently select rod, gases, and pressures for optimal weld strength and performance.
4. Oxy Fuel/Plasma cutting: Set up torch for minimal impact to work piece with some instruction.
5. Fabrication: Perform fabrication with minimal instruction.
6. Safe Work Practices: Evaluate work environment for safety optimization.

Level III (Includes Level I & II responsibilities)

1. Arc Welding: Certified to perform arc welding in all positions.
2. Mig Welding: Certified to perform Mig welding in all positions.
3. Tig Welding: Certified to perform Tig welding in all positions.
4. Oxy Fuel/Plasma cutting: Independently set up torch for minimal impact to work piece.
5. Fabrication: Perform advanced fabrication without instruction.
6. Safe Work Practices: Evaluate work environment for safety optimization.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Candidates should possess a state certified welding certification issued by a certified welding inspector.

Level I

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level II

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), two to four years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level III

• Technical training certificates or associate’s degree, six to eight years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional skills required:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and establish facts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must be able to meet the following requirements:

• Use hands to handle objects, tools, and controls.
• Talk and hear.
• Stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
• Lift up to 80 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Candidates must be able to work in the following conditions:

• Loud noise level.
• Extreme heat.
• High, precarious places.
• Outside weather conditions.
• Fumes or airborne particles.
• Toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Risk of electrical shock.
• Vibration.

The above description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.