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Reports To: Weld Shop Foreman
Basic Functions:
Under the guidance of the Welding Shop Foreman, the fitter/welder fabricates and repairs shells and tube heat exchangers using burning, fitting and welding procedures
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
· Interprets drawings and specifications to determine best sequence of fabrication
· Welds carbon steel and stainless-steel components using weld procedures
· Fit-up ANSI flanges to pipe, forged flanges to shells and profile nozzles to match required shell.
· Lay-out nozzles and other sub assembly location in shell components
· Burns and grinds nozzle cutouts in shell to meet engineering tolerances
· Uses flame cutting torch, carbon arc gouging, plasma arc, portable grinders and other tools.
· Uses overhead cranes, jib cranes and other lifting/ rigging devices to move components in a safe manner.
· Uses STICK (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding processes
· Completing jobs based on standard shop procedures
· Conforms to shop quality practices and procedures
· Checks fit-ups of other welders using appropriate tools
· Conforms to safety requirements of the shop
· Works productively with others to help determine best solutions
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Knowledge – High school diploma or equivalent experience; sufficient knowledge of fitting/weld
procedures, comprehension & application of algebra and geometry
Skills – Blueprint reading, read and write the English language & ability to pass ASME welding test.
Job shop/field fabrication required
Working Conditions – Cold, heat, dirty, dusty, noisy, must lift 60lbs, must be able to bend, lift, push,
pull, climb, squat, crawl and stand for prolonged periods of time
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Pay rate dependent on experience
