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Welding Specialist

Location: Carrollton, GA

A well-established company with a significant market share in the manufacturing industry and a positive work environment is seeking a skilled Welding Technician for a day shift position. The Welding Technician will be responsible for maintaining welding equipment and site property, as well as performing weld repairs to equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient manner. The position is located in Carrollton, GA, which is southwest suburban Atlanta. We offer an attractive hourly rate with overtime pay at time and a half. Additionally, we provide 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. Arc Welding: Proficiency in performing arc welding in all positions, selecting the appropriate rod for the base material, and applying principles of arc welding throughout the job.
2. Mig Welding: Proficiency in performing Mig welding in all positions, selecting the proper wire and gases for the base material, and implementing the principles of Mig welding throughout the job.
3. Tig Welding: Proficiency in performing Tig welding in all positions, selecting the appropriate rod and gases for the base material, and applying principles of Tig welding throughout the job.
4. Oxy Fuel/Plasma/Saw cutting: Applying principles of cutting materials during the job.
5. Fabrication: Basic fabrication based on provided instructions and prints.
6. Safe Work Practices: Adhering to safe work practices around equipment.

Level II (This level includes all Level I responsibilities)

7. Arc Welding: Independently selecting rods to optimize strength and performance of welds.
8. Mig Welding: Independently selecting wire, gases, and pressures to optimize strength and performance of welds.
9. Tig Welding: Independently selecting rod, gases, and pressures to optimize strength and performance of welds.
10. Oxy Fuel / Plasma cutting: Setting up the torch optimally, with some instruction, to minimize impact on the work piece.
11. Fabrication: Performing fabrication tasks with minimal instruction based on provided prints.
12. Safe Work Practices: Evaluating the work environment to enhance safety for facilities and others in the work area.

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

13. Arc Welding: Certified in performing arc welding in all positions.
14. Mig Welding: Certified in performing Mig welding in all positions.
15. Tig Welding: Certified in performing Tig welding in all positions.
16. Oxy Fuel / Plasma cutting: Setting up the torch optimally, without instruction, to minimize impact on the work piece.
17. Fabrication: Performing advanced fabrication tasks without instruction and creating own prints (may include basic machining).
18. Safe Work Practices: Evaluating the work environment to enhance safety for facilities and others in the work area.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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

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

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

4. The 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. The ability to perform basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

6. The ability to define 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 to these requirements based on the principle of reasonable accommodation.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly use hands to handle, control, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls, as well as communicate verbally. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may also need to extend hands/arms and lift objects weighing 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 accommodations 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, as well as exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, the risk of electrical shock, and vibrations.

The above is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements for this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.