Welding Technician

- Able to fabricate, joining, and repairing metal components using techniques like MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
- Interpret blueprints, ensure code compliance, inspect weld quality, and maintain equipment, serving as a vital link between fabrication labor and engineering teams to ensure safety and precision.

Core Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Welding: Perform high-quality welding on various metals (steel, aluminum, stainless steel) according to blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Inspection & Quality Control: Inspect welded joints for structural integrity, defects, and dimensional accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and codes (e.g., AWS, ASME).
• Material Preparation: Cut, grind, fit, and prepare metal components for welding using torches, plasma cutters, and grinders.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform, troubleshoot, and maintain welding machinery, power sources, and robotic welding cells.
• Documentation & Planning: Develop welding techniques and procedures, document inspection results, and maintain certification records.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to strict safety protocols, including the use of PPE and maintaining a safe, clean workspace

.Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Postsecondary certificate, diploma, or associate degree in welding technology or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience as a welder, often with specialized certification in specific welding processes (e.g., ASME certification).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in interpreting blueprints and 3D models, understanding weld symbols, and basic math/trigonometry.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform heavy manual work, including lifting over 50–100 lbs frequently, standing for long periods, and working in confined spaces