Job Description for Welder

Job Description – Welders perform a range of routine to highly skilled repairs and fabrication. They execute the technical functions and responsibilities of the welding operation; and performs related work as required. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities 

• Designs parts and works from sketches or blueprints.
• Repairs damaged equipment, performs welding or fabrication as needed on facilities, vehicles and equipment 
• Prepares work orders and reviews maintenance reports.
• Performs skilled welding and brazing processes such as oxy-acetylene, electric arc, metallic inert gas (MIG), and tungsten inert gas (TIG).
• Fabricates parts and weldments.
• Works closely with vendors, contractors and other departments as required during projects, repairs and change orders.
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains a safe work shop area.
• Maintains shop equipment.
• Performs mobile welding and mechanical repairs.
• Performs daily safety inspections of equipment and machinery.