Welder - Tack Jobs

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The Tack Welder will ensure tack welds are made strong enough to sustain the stressors affecting them. Will hold in place the assembled components, complement the function of a fixture and permit the assembly removal from it if necessary. Controls and contrasts component movement and distortion of the structure during welding, and temporarily ensures the assembly’s mechanical strength when hoisted, moved, manipulated or overturned, if designed for that purpose. Must possess the ability to set up equipment and weld either pipe, plate or structural steel using arc, gas-shielded arc, or gas welding equipment. Will obtain certification as necessary. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and also learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

• The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Operate cleaning of pipe and fittings with power and air tools
• Assist other mechanics/craft workers as needed
• Assist in fitting of spools to be fabricated
• Work with fabricator to locate fittings and pipe needed to fabricate the spool on the ISO
• Perform simple piping installations and repairs
• Use torch for preheating if required

• Hand/eye coordination
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types

• Decision making skills necessary
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions