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A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$44,462 / year median in Florida
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Welder/Fabricator Chinchor Electric - 3.8 Orange City, FL Job Details 11 hours ago Qualifications Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) Measurement-based inspection Power saws Blueprint specification interpretation Safety protocol adherence Safety regulations CAD design (engineering design task) Mid-level Metal materials Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence High school diploma or GED Dimensional measurements Construction plans Precision measurement in machining Joining process implementation Visual inspection as testing technique Safety equipment Computer skills Cutting machines Manufacturing Clean workspace maintenance Gas metal arc welding Full Job Description Welder/Fabricator Job Description As a welding fabricator, you will be responsible for joining metal using a variety of techniques, often to form new structures. Duties may include cutting and welding materials according to technical plans created by other construction professionals. Duties & Responsibilities Carrying out gas metal arc welding (GMAW), to manufacture items and components Cutting materials into the required shapes, checking dimensions and thicknesses Welding or joining metal and other materials into a wide range of structures Following engineering plans, drawings and instructions Using computer programs to design structures Operating tools and machinery and welding equipment Inspecting and testing welds with precision measuring instruments Dismantling metal structures Cleaning tools, equipment and work areas Wearing safety clothing and using protective equipment Working on a construction site or in a workshop. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Welder Fabricator. Technical training or certification in welding and fabrication. Proficient in MIG, TIG, and stick welding. Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings. Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.). Deftness and attention to detail. Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, calipers etc.). Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items. High school diploma or equivalent; relevant professional/vocational qualification is a plus.