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Certified Welding and Maintenance Technician

Location: Atlanta, GA

A well-established company with a dominant market presence in its manufacturing industry is seeking a skilled Welding/Maintenance Technician for a day shift position. As a Welding Technician, your responsibilities will include maintaining welding equipment and site property, as well as performing weld repairs to equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient manner. The job is located in the southwest suburbs of Atlanta, GA and offers an attractive hourly rate. The day shift schedule is from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, with overtime paid at time and a half. Weekly pay and an additional $1.00 per hour for perfect attendance are also provided. Additionally, the company offers an appealing 401K plan with matching benefits.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "May.") General and other duties as assigned.

Level I

1. Perform arc welding in all positions, selecting the proper rod for the base material being welded, and applying the principles of arc welding throughout the job
2. Perform Mig welding in all positions, selecting the proper wire and gases for the base material being welded, and implementing the principles of Mig welding throughout the job
3. Perform Tig welding in all positions, selecting the proper rod and gases for the base material being welded, and applying the principles of Tig welding throughout the job
4. Implement the principles of cutting materials through Oxy Fuel/Plasma/Saw cutting
5. Perform basic fabrication based on instruction and supplied prints
6. Adhere to safe work practices when working with equipment

Level II (This level includes all Level I responsibilities)

7. Independently select rods for arc welding to optimize strength and performance of welds
8. Independently select wire, gases, and pressures for Mig welding to optimize strength and performance of welds
9. Independently select rod, gases, and pressures for Tig welding to optimize strength and performance of welds
10. Set up the optimal torch for Oxy Fuel/Plasma cutting with minimal instruction to minimize impact on the workpiece
11. Perform fabrication with minimal instruction and supplied prints
12. Evaluate the work environment to optimize safety for facilities and others in the work area

Level III (This level includes all Level I & II responsibilities)

13. Hold a certification for Arc welding in all positions
14. Hold a certification for Mig welding in all positions
15. Hold a certification for Tig welding in all positions
16. Independently set up the optimal torch for Oxy Fuel/Plasma cutting to minimize impact on the workpiece
17. Perform advanced fabrication without instruction and provide own prints (may involve basic machining)
18. Evaluate the work environment to optimize safety for facilities and others in the work area

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Should possess a welding certification issued by a certified welding inspector, either on file or in their possession

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

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

3. Level III - Technical training certificates or an associate’s degree, six to eight years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

4. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence

5. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals

6. Ability to analyze problems, collect data, and establish facts

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (The following statements describe the physical abilities required to perform the essential job functions, although exceptions may be made based on the principle of reasonable accommodation.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands/arms and has the ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions, such as fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.