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Mississippi Employer Switchgear Fitter/Welder One in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi
Applying technical knowledge to review engineering drawings and determine requirements and specifications needed for the fabrication of sheet metal structures of our product.
Following blueprints and layout specifications to position, align and fit parts for quality and efficient welding.
Setting up welding machines with the proper wire speed to produce a quality weld for different materials and thicknesses.
Welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions and then examining the welds for quality specifications, including proper bead sizes.
Cleaning welds using hand scrappers, grinders, and sanders, as required, to prepare surfaces for painting.
Proficiently operating a cutting torch, band saw, ironworker, grinder and other fabricating equipment, as required.
Maintaining a safe, clean wellâorganized work area.
Manually applying a filler rod to weld stainless and aluminum.
Cleaning stainless and aluminum weld joints using wire brush portable grinders or chemical baths
Ensuring quality and efficiency by completing the job task faster than estimated hours.
Serving as a mentor by coaching 2nd and 3rd Class Fitter/Welders.
• High School Diploma/GED, required.
• Heliâarc certification, required.
• 5 years of experience in sheetâmetal fabrication or welding, required.