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TOMCAT
USA, Knoxville

Aluminum TIG Welders

SUMMARY
Weld aluminum tube on a production line setting. Use TIG and MIG welding processes to fabricate standard and custom aluminum products through written or verbal direction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Guide electrode, torch and filler rod at specified speed and angle to melt and deposit metal from filler rod onto work piece.
  • Will use blueprints and weld symbols to properly product(s).
  • May skip (tack) weld designated spots to secure work pieces for other welders.
  • Fabricate and maintain JIGS for product(s) in accordance with written or verbal directions.
  • Fabricate standard and custom product(s) in accordance with written and verbal directives.
  • Proficient in the use of oxygen/acetylene torch kit.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.
  • Responsible to adhere to all TOMCAT health and safety rules and regulations including the use of mandatory safety and equipment guides.
  • Assist the Lead Welder and Assistant Production Managers as directed.
  • Responsible for maintaining quality in all aspects of projects worked on.
  • Responsible for turning in an accurate daily productivity report.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • One year of technical school and/or two years of related experience.
  • AWS Certification.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
  • Ability to pass a skills test using aluminum TIG and MIG process.
  • Ability to read and understand calipers, protractors, tape measures both standard and metric and other measuring devices.
  • Ability to work overtime is a requirement.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, on continuous seven-day work cycle.
  • Lifting to 50 pounds, team lifting when necessary.
  • Sitting, standing, and walking.
EQUIPMENT
Welding machine, pneumatic and electric hand tools (drills, saws, grinders, etc.) and basic hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, files, etc.).
JOB TYPE
Full-time
 

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