Production Welder

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(GENERAL)

• Operate welding units and equipment by depositing metal from electrode to work piece and joins edges of work piece.
• Select and set up welding equipment.
• Do assignments within the budgeted hours.
• Read fabrication drawings and get clarifications from the fabrication supervisor, or the production engineer, for any ambiguity before starting.
• Inform fabrication supervisor of any difficulties before starting or during the job.
• Mark up any changes on the fabrication drawings and forward them to the fabrication supervisor.
• Ensure welds meet standards and specifications.
• Cut materials to required sizes using saw and/or gas.
• Be precise and accurate and minimize steel wastage.
• Cleaning the surfaces after cutting to prepare for welding
• Tack welding as per approved procedure and drawings. Coordinate with the fabrication supervisor and QC for inspection
• Full welding after QC inspection and make sure to grind any spatter
• Operate the overhead crane to move skid bases and fuel tanks components.
• Maintain tools and report any shortages (tools or consumables) to the fabrication supervisor.
• Maintain the welding machines and report any malfunctions to the fabrication supervisor.
• Follow health and safety procedures for safe work practices.
• Pay attention to personal safety and use safety gear all the time
• Maintain the working areas to be clean and organized.