Certified Welder / Welder

Merced CA

Description

Monday through Friday day shift and night shift available $25.00 to $45.00 an hour (depending on experience) Certified Welder / Welders  Certified Welder a Plus  Utilize plasma, gas or electric arc in welding metallic and composite materials together  Heat and dissolve metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion  Oversee the installation of tank linings, valves, lead pipes, and floor  Conduct x-ray, hydrostatic, and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification  Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal, or overhead positions  Use powersaws, chipping knife and hand shears in cutting, beveling, and contouring metal workpieces  Repair structures by dismantling, reshaping, and reassembling metal components using cutting torches and hand tools  Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of local and international building codes/legal requirements  Monitor work equipment to ensure usage is within optimum temperature to avoid overheating or expansion  Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning with chemical solutions and wire brushes to remove impurities such as scale, rust, grease, and moisture  Design patterns and models for a welding project using specifications contained in a blueprint  Direct electrodes on or across metal workpieces to melt, bend or straighten them  Mount and secure workpieces on production equipment using cranes, hoists or banding machines  Conduct estimates to determine the amount and cost of materials required for construction  Mix and apply protective or decorative coat on finished products.