Anniston Army Depot, Anniston AL

Welder

ABOUT THE JOB

Performs a variety of welding duties including, but not limited to, using electric, acetylene, forge, and/or inert gas shielded welding processes. Determines proper welding techniques, and proper materials to use based on the nature of the job being performed. Welds a variety of similar and dis similar materials ranging from thin sheet metal up to six inch thick materials such as cast iron, brass, copper, bronze, aluminum, galvanized, and stainless steel. Must be familiar with the welding process such as preheating, brazing, bead welding, tack welding, soldering, flame cutting, plasma cutting, pressure welding, and heat treating; selecting of type electrode and size of tip to accomplish weld, determining heat necessary, setting up and adjusting equipment, maintaining proper speed, motion tip angle and position to produce desired results. After item has been welded examines weld joints for voids, cracks, or other defects by use of chemical (dye penetrant) or by pressure testing (liquid or air) in confined spaces, and lock out tag out procedures. Must be knowledgeable in the repair, modification, and fabrication of industrial equipment such as engine and transmission test cells and Dynameters, and be familiar with the repair of industrial equipment such as blast booths, dust collectors, facilities, and production equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a variety of welding duties using electric, acetylene, forge, and/or inert gas shielded welding processes.
• Determines proper welding techniques and materials based on the job nature.
• Welds materials ranging from thin sheet metal to six inch thick materials like cast iron and stainless steel.
• Examines welded joints for defects using chemical (dye penetrant) or pressure testing (liquid or air).
• Familiar with the repair, modification, and fabrication of industrial equipment such as engine and transmission test cells, Dynameters, blast booths, and production equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with various welding processes including preheating, brazing, bead welding, tack welding, soldering, flame cutting, plasma cutting, pressure welding, and heat treating.
• Ability to select type of electrode and size of tip for welding.
• Knowledge in setting up and adjusting welding equipment to produce desired results.
• Experience in examining weld joints for voids, cracks, or other defects.
• Knowledgeable in repair and fabrication of industrial equipment.

OTHER

Travel expenses and lodging will not be provided by the agency