Welding Trainee

Welding Trainee

Job Description

Department: Weld School       

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Hourly

Reports To: Weld Manager

Location: Ponca City, OK

Amount of Travel Required: N/A

Work Schedule: Monday thru Thursday (5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)                                   

Positions Supervised: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY: The Welding Trainee will have a fundamental knowledge of welding basics and have the opportunity to build upon their skills.

Skills that will be taught:

• Reading and understand blueprints and welding drawings
• Measure and cut material to specifications
• Weld materials using the correct material to join the metals together
• Set-up components for welding according to specifications
• Perform MIG welding according to specifications (horizontal, vertical, and overhead)
• Identify and use proper welding hand tools and equipment
• Position parts using clamps and tack welds
• Complete quality inspection of welds
• Repair welds, holes and metal parts as needed
• Complete production requirements while ensuring quality and safety standards are met

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may.")

• Follows welding procedure specifications when welding
• Trains and assists with performing quality welds able to pass radiographic examination
• Trains and assists with performing quality welds using various welding process, such as GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, etc.
• Trains and assists with producing quality welds with efficiency
• Trains to perform or assist with fitup and preparation of welds
• Performs or assist with post weld cleanup, inspection, and repair
• Communicates regularly with the Field Foreman regarding issues and concerns on the job site
• Trains to determine the required tools, materials and welding methods based on the project specifications
• Assists with the assembly, installation, and repair of pipe components and systems according to specifications
• Inspects all materials, equipment, and tools required to perform the work
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and tools
• Properly prepares materials by clamping, cutting, or applying chemical solutions to piping
• Observ