About the position Responsibilities • Pass one or more welding performance tests: GTAW Test in 6G position, SMAW Test in 6G position, and a GMAW plate test. • Produce quality welds on pipe and/or structural steel. • Assist with the installation of pipe and components. • Assist with clean-up tasks. • Communicate effectively to perform essential job functions. • Perform other job duties as assigned by supervision. • Work inside and outside in varying weather and temperature conditions. • Complete required safety training as directed. • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. • Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly using tools like straightedges and calipers. • Examine work pieces for defects and measure them to ensure conformance with specifications. • Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade. • Weld using various materials including aluminum, stainless steel, and cast iron. • Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts for welding. • Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux according to specifications. • Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded. • Connect and adjust gas flow and pressure for desired flames. Requirements • Basic math skills and ability to read and write specifications. • Knowledge of proper hazardous material handling and disposal. • Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues. • Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks. • Self-directed with strong initiative and commitment to follow-through. • Understanding of FFCC Safety Processes including Confined Space Entry and Safe Work. • Familiarity with OSHA regulations pertaining to welding. • Ability to read and understand welding procedures and material requirements.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Training programs last about 6 to 18 months, requiring many hours of training under experienced professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are currently over 402,333 welders employed throughout the United States, with approximately 9,463 active job openings at any given time. In Batesville, AR, welders can expect to earn an average of $1,000 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $50,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
