Welder

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

Hiring at Fronti Fabrications in Palmerton, PA - a Chart Industries company!

Wages for welders starting at up to $32.00 per hour.

Operating Hours – Monday through Thursday – 6:00-4:30. Must be available to work OT beyond normal operating hours as needed.

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be…

• Must train and pass a minimum of 6G level GTAW
• GTAW B-31.3 on Aluminum pipe a plus, but not required
• Must weld to x-ray quality at all times and when required, pass x-ray and dye penetrant check of welds
• FCAW to ASME standards
• May weld with other processes and varied weldments and metals as warranted
• Works from drawings and specifications
• Must identify material and markings to ensure proper piece parts and identification codes are present
• Identify and use proper Work Instructions and other related specifications
• Must perform fit-checks prior to final assembly with potential to rework fitments to meet drawing specifications
• Responsible for quality of weld joint and proper identification of the weld
• Setup and operation for ideal welding conditions
• Perform minor maintenance on all welding machines such as change torch, foot pedal, fuses, load and adjust MIG wire feeder, and check coolant reservoirs daily.
• Set up and operate portable plasma cutter
• Preheat preparation prior to welding per instructions
• Must keep work area clean and maintain shop housekeeping
• May need to perform a job from start to finish including cut/prep /Fitting/ Welding
• Unloading and loading of fabricated equipment or inhouse materials

Your Education Should Be…

• Must have a certificate/degree in welding from a certified technical college or 12 months of professional welding experience.

Your Professional Experience Should Be…

The candidate must have sufficient knowledge and ability to:

• Use and interpret sub-assembly drawings.
• Must have good dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Understand and work with welding codes, techniques, and special instructions.
• Use measuring devices and have basic knowledge of math.
• Work with both MIG and TIG weld processes on SS/ Aluminum and other metals when necessary.
• Work closely with support groups such as Engineering and Supervisors.
• Responsible for quality workmanship and requirements to reduce or eliminate hold points.

The candidate must have sufficient ability to operate:

• Welding Machines (MIG & TIG)
• Portable Plasma Cutter
• Positioner
• Oxygen Acetylene Torch
• Small Hand Tools
• Cleaning Tanks
• Various Hand Tools
• Wire Brush, Chisel, & Punches
• Hand and Electric Trucks
• Overhead Cranes
• Various Jigs and Fixtures
• Bench Grinder
• Simple and Complicated Measuring Devices

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

Works in an average factory environment. Exposed to the following conditions: heat, sharp edges, sometimes above-average noise, burns, fumes, smoke, dust. Protective equipment and clothing provided. Works in awkward positions: bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, standing, and sitting. Lifting 0 to 50 lbs. When lifting over 50 lbs, two people are required.

Chart is an equal opportunity employer