Dismantles metal assemblies or cuts scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment. Prepare work area for hot work, including checking hot work certifications at the work site and adjacent areas.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Marinette, WI
Salary
$30–$38 Per Hour
Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Welds or fuses metal parts together using FCAW welding equipment.
Connects hoses from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel/shielding gas and turns valves to release mixture. Ignites torch and regulates flow of gas and air to obtain desired temperature, size, and color of flame.
Preheats work pieces preparatory to welding or bending, using torch or other heating elements
Examines work piece for defects and measures work piece with straightedge or template to ensure conformance with specifications.
Climb ladders or work on scaffolds to assemble structures.
Signals crane operator to move large work pieces.
Dismantles metal assemblies or cuts scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment
Positions and secures parts, using hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools.
Selects, positions, and secures torch, cutting tips, or welding rod, according to type, thickness, area, and desired temperature of metal.
Guides and directs flame or electrodes on or across work piece to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal.
Prepare work area for hot work, including checking hot work certifications at the work site and adjacent areas
Prepare surfaces for production welding by inspecting joints and cleaning as required.
Inspect welds for defects. Confer with supervision before correcting deficiencies.
Document existing conditions
Become familiar with applicable safety requirements before commencing work
Ensure Lock-out Tag-out has been correctly accomplished.
Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience required
Must have strong background in using ceramic backing, FCAW, and fitting.
Must be able to fit up your own test
Tests are X-rayed, so experience in NDT testing is also preferred.
Must have Shipyard Experience
Must be able to pass background check and urinalysis
Pay:
$30-$38/hour plus Per Diem
Schedule:
Must be available to work any of the schedules below: