Weld Technician III at Techcrane International LLC – Covington, Louisiana

Job Purpose: Fit and weld metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of mastery level welding techniques per AWS D1.1

Essential Functions

• Lay out, position and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications and using appropriate tools/devices.
• Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies using welding equipment.
• Cut workpiece using powered saw, hand torch, track torch, bevel machine and grinder.
• Observe tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• Inspect grooves, angles or gap allowances using appropriate measuring instruments.
• Remove rough spots from workpiece using portable grinder, hand file or scraper.
• Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
• Heat, form and dress metal parts using hand tools, torch or arc welding equipment.
• Ignite torch and adjust valves, amperage or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly and welding operations.
• Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
• Confer with Welding Foreman, Production Manager and/or Quality Assurance Director regarding any issues.
• Ensure compliance with Techcrane Quality Management System.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and organization.
• Wear personal protective equipment.
• Control non-conforming product

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years’ experience in field
• High school diploma or equivalent or technical certificate, OR
• At least three years’ experience in heavy structural fabrication preferred.
• Experienced with welding practices and symbology per AWS D1.1.
• Able to read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Proficient in fabrication and welding of structural steel components with minimal assistance.
• Proficient in gouging steel components and making 100% UT and MT welds.
• Must have reliable transportation for service calls as needed.
• Must have worked at Techcrane for 4 years minimum.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Regularly required to walk, stand, kneel, bend, squat, stretch, twist or reach with body, arms and/or legs.
• Use hands to handle or operate tools and equipment; grasp, manipulate or assemble objects; make fast, simple, repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists.
• Keep hand and arm steady while moving arm or while holding arm and hand in one position.
• Able to see at close range.
• Ability to visualize.
• Able to talk and hear.
• Able to climb or balance; work at heights.
• Operate forklift or other production equipment.

Proper safe lifting practices should always be observed by every team member.

Work Environment

• Will spend majority of time in welding shop.
• Noise level will range from moderate to very loud.
• May involve hazardous materials, fumes, moving parts/equipment, electrical shock risk, extreme heat (welding) and extreme cold (liquid nitrogen).
• Severe hot weather is likely; severe cold weather is possible.

QMS Requirements

• 008-SOP-002, 008-SOP-012, 008-SOP-013, 008-SOP-014, 008-SOP-016, 008-SOP-017, 008-SOP-018, 008-SOP-019, 008-SOP-021, 008-SOP-025, 008-SOP-026