TIG Welder/Production MIG Welder
Juniper Industries Inc.
Middle Village
02.2016 - Current
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all welding machines to prevent any downtime during production cycles.
- Set up jigs and fixtures for efficient production runs.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Completed repairs with frequent work in different welding positions and environments.
- Monitored welding processes to ensure quality standards were met.
- Evaluated blueprints to determine optimal locations for TIG welds on various components.
- Cleaned parts to be welded using power tools and chemical solvents.
- Performed TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum components with a focus on accuracy and precision.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Provided guidance to junior members of the team regarding TIG welding techniques.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Set up proper welding parameters such as amperage, voltage, gas flow rate.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Ensured that all welding supplies were properly stored away from heat sources.
- Performed post-welding treatments such as grinding and polishing of welded parts.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Installed, repaired, and modified structural steel components in installations.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Repaired defective welds or performed rework when necessary.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Maintained and organized all welding equipment including torches, wire feeders.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating welding machinery.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve existing welding procedures and techniques.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
