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System One · 23 hours ago

Welding Technician

Elmira, NY

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$22/hr - $28/hr

10+ years exp

System One is an international market leader in the design, manufacture, maintenance, and supply of integrated transport systems. The Welding Technician role involves assembling and welding metal components, interpreting assembly drawings, and ensuring the quality of welded components while adhering to safety protocols.

Staffing Agency

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assemble and weld metal components, including carbon steel, carbon steel to stainless steel, and stainless steel, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications

Prepare joints before fit-up and welding, utilizing power tools such as grinders, sanders, and die grinders, or approved solvents to remove contaminants

Follow approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) for assigned workstations, verifying welding parameters, wire (electrode) size and type, and required shielding gas

Demonstrate proficiency in plasma arc or air carbon arc gouging systems for back-gouging welded root prior to completing full penetration joints

Position and clamp workpieces accurately, following detailed sequence procedure instructions, and tack components using appropriate tacks based on material thicknesses and joint types

Weld proficiently in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions as required

Utilize weld inspection tools, tape measures, calipers, etc., to confirm fit-up dimensions, part and joint alignment, and finished weld sizes

Clean and inspect completed welds for correct size and adherence to specified acceptance criteria

Repair improperly welded components or defective welds according to specified repair procedures

Effectively communicate assembly issues to management and engineering, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Participate actively in Process Improvement activities to enhance productivity and quality standards

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area on a daily basis, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace

Qualification

GMAWWelding Procedure SpecificationsWeld inspection toolsAWS standardsSpanish

Required

High school diploma or graduation from a certified technical school

10 to 15 years of experience with GMAW, GTAW, and/or Resistance Spot Welding

Must be able to pass multiple in-house weld certification tests

Must have normal eyesight either with or without corrective eyeglasses and should be able to distinguish colors

Must be medically qualified to work

Work may require standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, climbing and welding in hard to reach places

May handle objects in excess of 50 pounds and must have reasonable use of fingers and hands

Shall report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident

Shall report any unsafe conditions that are identified in their respective work area to their supervisor

Shall comply with all client safety policies, procedures, and requirements that are communicated to them, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures

Shall wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is communicated and supplied to them

Shall keep their respective work area clean and orderly at all times

Shall attend all client required training as soon as possible before the start of their assigned work

Shall NOT operate any client equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so