Welder - HPC
Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Tipton
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
Welder Job Description
Welder
Job Overview
A Welder joins, repairs, and fabricates metal components using welding equipment and techniques. The Welder interprets blueprints or technical drawings, prepares materials, and ensures safe, high-quality work. This role requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and commitment to safety standards.
Job Duties
Welder Job Description
Welder
Job Overview
A Welder joins, repairs, and fabricates metal components using welding equipment and techniques. The Welder interprets blueprints or technical drawings, prepares materials, and ensures safe, high-quality work. This role requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and commitment to safety standards.
Job Duties
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, or specifications to plan layout and assembly of welded components
- Measure, cut, and arrange metals or parts to meet specifications
- Operate welding machines such as arc, gas, or resistance welding equipment
- Monitor and adjust machine settings to ensure proper welds
- Inspect welds for quality, structural soundness, and adherence to specifications
- Clean and prepare surfaces to be welded using hand or power tools
- Align, clamp, and tack workpieces to secure them before welding
- Repair worn, damaged, or defective metal parts by welding or replacing sections
- Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work area in clean and safe condition
- Follow safety procedures to protect self and others from hazards
- Document work, complete reports, and communicate progress or issues to supervisors
- Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience or formal training in welding techniques
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols
- Manual dexterity with good hand-eye coordination
- Physical stamina and strength to stand, lift, and work in various positions
- Knowledge of welding safety practices and procedures
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain quality standards
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Willingness to wear protective gear and follow workplace safety protocols
- Certification in welding techniques or processes (preferred but not required)
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