MGH-Hand Arc Welder

The Hand Arc Welder will serve our Water Heating Division, located in Montgomery, AL.

• Must be able to fabricate metal objects by welding metal parts together using arc welding equipment.

• Must be able to properly place metal objects in position where welding is to be performed.

• Must be able to set and adjust welding power source and wire feeder to insure proper amperage and voltage output.

• Must be able to select appropriate size and composition of electrode and properly mount in holder.

• Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, using welding equipment.

• Welds in flat, horizontal, or vertical position.

• Cleans or degreases parts, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath.

• Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapper or power chipper, portable grinder or arc-cutting equipment.

• Positions workpieces and clamps together or assembles in jigs or fixtures.

• Inspects finished workpiece for conformance to specifications.

• Must be able to successfully weld parts together using a mig or stick welder.

• Must be able to rotate to other areas for ergonomic safety.

• Maintain good housekeeping in work area.

• Inspect units or parts for defects and workmanship.

• Observe all departmental safety requirements.

• Work from written or verbal orders.

• May be exposed to high noise levels.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED.

• Background/Experience: A minimum of one year prior work experience as a Hand Arc Welder and/or an Associate's Degree or certificate in Welding Technology is helpful but not required.

• Must be able to become a certified welder at the end of one year.

• Continuous lifting of 5-25 lbs.

• Frequent lifting of 25-60 lbs.

• Occasional lifting of 60+ lbs.

• Frequent strain due to position and unsupported lifting.

• Position will require the use of personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, a face shield, respirator and protective clothing.