Pressure Vessel Welder

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They’re not just employees, they’re the heartbeat of our success and the driving force behind our progress. That’s why we treat every team member like family. With a strong, collaborative culture, and a true people-first approach, Dearing isn’t just a place to work, it’s a place to grow, make an impact, and thrive.
 

Summary

The 1st shift Pressure Vessel Welder lays out, fits, and welds with Mig-Flux combination, by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or feeds consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.
• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer or Welding Technician.
• Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
• Welding to ASME standards 
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Applies filler rod or wire manually to supply weld metal.
• Cleans weld joint or workpiece.
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Preheats workpiece with hand torch when required.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school or related experience and training
• 2-5 year’s experience working in an manufacturing environment
• Ability to read blue prints and use simple math skills
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure
• Must be able to work as a team
• Ability to pass a drug test

Dearing's Benefits Includes:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance 
• 9 Paid Holidays 
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Retirement Plan - Up to a 4% Match
• Competitive Salary 
• 100% Drug-Free Workplace Environment