Job Summary

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines for metal products, components, or assemblies. Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules and inspect, measure, or test completed metal work pieces.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, or tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
• Load or feed work pieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
• Give directions to other workers regarding machine set-up and use.• Correct problems by adjusting controls or by stopping machines and opening holding devices.
• Inspect, measure, or test completed metal work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices.
• Record operational information on specified production reports.
• Basic MIG welding of galvanized steel.
• Interpret blueprints, work orders, or production schedules...