Welder Level 3

Position Details

Location: Waterford, CT
Shift: 1st Shift

Job Summary

The Welder – Level 3 is responsible for interpreting complicated blueprints, creating jigs and techniques for fabrication, and performing high-quality MIG and TIG welding to AWS specifications, including AWS D1.1, D1.2, and D1.3. This role requires a great deal of skill, knowledge, and creativity to build intricate and challenging products for both military and industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Welding and fabrication

• Conceptualize finished part from raw materials and blueprints.
• Develop process and create jigs.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on structural steel, sheet steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

• Quality Control and Inspection
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to determine welding requirements.
  • Visually inspect and measure parts to ensure all welds meet print and all features and dimensions are correct.
• Equipment Maintenance and Safety
  • Set up, adjust, and maintain welding equipment and tooling.
  • Adhere strictly to all safety protocols, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Material Handling
  • Safely handle and transport metal parts using carts, pallet jacks, and fork trucks, and cranes as needed.
  • Stage finished parts for the next operation
• Mentoring less experienced welders
• Contribute ideas for process and product continuous improvement
• Other production work as required

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: 5+ years of MIG and TIG welding experience using steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Certifications: AWS certification a plus, or skills and abilities to become AWS-certified.
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to weld and create jigs and processes to make complicated parts from scratch, parts that have never been made before.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, symbols, and notes related to welding and fabrication. Able to navigate computer system to find, manipulate, and understand CAD models.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional ability to recognize design errors, to capture all details on blueprints, to question anything that looks out of place.
• Communication: Good skills to mentor and teach junior welders, work with Engineering to resolve problems, fluent in English.

Physical Requirements

The ability to perform the following physical demands is essential:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull metal parts weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Physical strength and stamina to handle heavy equipment and parts throughout the shift.
• Manual dexterity and excellent hand-eye coordination for precision work.
• Ability to work in a shop environment with potential exposure to noise, dust, and metal particles (with appropriate PPE).

Seconn Fabrication is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation.  Seconn Fabrication reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs, subject to reasonable accommodation.