Welder / Fabricator II/III

SUMMARY:

A position defined by a tiered matrix of welding capabilities and fabrication capabilities (see Attachment 1 – Welder/Fabrication Responsibility Matrix).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Understands fully Springs Fabrication’s Policy Statement, commitment to ISO and Safety

• Maintains own tools per Employee Manual and maintains a clean and safe work area (See Attachment 2 – Tool Requirements List)

• Check all parts to print and material lists prior to welding.

Weld in accordance with lead/supervisor directions, work orders, component blueprints and welding procedures.

Attachment 1: Welder/Fabrication Responsibility MatrixWELD RESPONSIBILITY BY LEVELWelder IWelder IIWelder IIIPractical Skills

• Ability to weld small, basic structures

• Oxy/Ac gas cutting torch

• Plasma arc cutting torch

• Propylene gas

• Read weld symbols

• Ability to trade out wire, gas and general consumables

• Ability to apply welds to company standards

• Ability to Air Arc welds out

• Ability to set up and run Track Torch

• Ability to set up and run Plate Beveller

• Ability to operate overhead and jib cranes with an understanding of simple rigging

• Ability to weld complex structures

• Oxy/Ac gas cutting torch

• Plasma arc cutting torch

• Propylene gas

• Read weld symbols

• Ability to trade out wire, gas and general consumables

• Ability to apply welds to company standards

• Ability to Air Arc welds out

• Ability to set up and run Track Torch

• Ability to set up and run Plate Beveller

• Consistent out of position capabilities

• Understands Heat # tracing (SF#’s)

• Understands weld maps

• Prepare simple fit-ups

• Follows Work Orders

• Confined Space Certification

• Ability to operate the overhead and jib cranes with an understanding of moderately complex rigging

• Ability to weld complex structures

• Oxy/Ac gas cutting torch

• Plasma arc cutting torch

• Propylene gas

• Read weld symbols

• Ability to trade out wire, gas and general consumables

• Ability to apply welds to company standards

• Ability to Air Arc welds out

• Ability to set up and run Track Torch

• Ability to set up and run Plate Beveller

• Consistent out of position capabilities

• Understands Heat # tracing (SF#’’s)

• Understands weld maps

• Prepare simple fit-ups

• Follows Work Orders

• Confined Space Certification

• Perform X-Ray quality welds on stainless, carbon and alloys

• Ability to operate the Overhead and Jib Cranes with an understanding of very complex rigging

WPQ’s

• GMAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel

• FS1-B, ½” flat plate

• Fm1-B (machine welding) 2G

• GMAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel

• FCAW 6G, 4” Sch 80 carbon steel

• GTAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel

• GMAW 2G 3/8” Alum

• GMAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel

• FCAW 6G, 4” Sch 80 carbon steel

• GTAW 6G, 1 ½” Sch 40 carbon steel

• GTAW 3G, ¼” Aluminum Plate

• SAW 1G, ½” Carbon Steel Plate

Supervision Required

• Moderate – Ability to follow detailed instruction

• Minimal – Ability to follow difficult written and verbal instructions

• Minimal – Ability to follow difficult written and verbal instructions

• Demonstrates common sense and technical reasoning to proactive problem solving

Experience

• 1 yr GMAW only OR 1 yr GTAW only

• 3 yrs with all WPQ’s

• 5 yrs with GMAW only

• 5 yrs with GTAW only

• 5 yrs if has all WPQ’s

• 8 yrs GMAW & FCAW & GTAW

• 8 yrs GMAW & FCAW & SAW

• 10 yrs GMAW only

• 10 yrs GTAW only

Technical

• Basic Blueprint Reading

• Understands Dimensional Tolerancing

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

• Complex Blueprint Reading

• Understands Geometric Tolerancing

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

• Converting between decimals and fractions

• Converting metrics to inch

• Basic trigonometry calculations

• Anticipate and compensate for shrinkage, warpage, tolerance buildup, etc

• Complex Blueprint Reading for layout and tack-weld

• Strong understanding of Geometric Tolerancing

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

• Converting between decimals and fractions

• Converting metrics to inch

• Advance trigonometry calculations

• Anticipate and compensate for shrinkage, warpage, tolerance buildup, etc

• Fully understands and completes weld & fab documentation

Supervisory

NONE

• Occasional direction and monitoring of Welders Helpers and Welder I’s

• Occasional direction and monitoring of Welders Helpers and Welder I & II

ABRICATION RESPONSIBILITY BY LEVELFabricator IFabricator IIFabricator IIIFabricator IVTechnical

• Ability to fit up small, basic projects with minimal assistance

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with minimal assistance.

• Meets all WI requirements

• Ability to fit up medium and large structural projects with minimal assistance

• Ability to fit up small and moderately complex vessel & piping projects with minimal assistance

• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints with minimal assistance.

• Meets all WI/WII requirements

• Ability to fit up large and complex structural projects with minimal assistance

• Ability to fit up large and complex vessel & piping projects with minimal assistance

• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints with minimal assistance.

• Meets all WI/WII requirements

• Ability to coordinate a group in fitting up large and complex structural, vessel, and piping projects with minimal assistance

• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints with minimal assistance.

• Meets most WIII requirements

Experience

• 1 yr minimum as a welder

• 2 years minimum as a welder

• 5 years minimum as a welder

• 3 years minimum as a Fabricator II

• 7 years minimum as a welder

• 5 years minimum as a Fabricator III of vessels and large structural projects

Supervisory Responsibilities

NONE

• Occasional direction and monitoring of Welders Helpers

• Occasional direction and monitoring of Welders Helpers

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train others. Oversees a team working on a single project.

• Responsible for reporting to the Team Leader on progress to schedule