Company Overview: Whirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. This has allowed us to become creators and distributors of buildings and products that people use to live, learn, worship, work, and play.
Job Summary: A structural welder is responsible for welding parts and material using FCAW, applying an acceptable weld to pass visual test accordance with AWS D1.1, and applying an acceptable Complete Joint Penetration weld to pass Ultrasonic test in accordance with AWS D1.1.
Key Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret shop details to determine specific welding requirements.
- Adjust the welding unit to obtain amperage and voltage as specified by Whirlwind Standard.
- Manually guide electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
- Weld in flat, horizontal, and Vertical positions using FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding).
- Visual examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
- Identity finished parts using his/her Qualifies Welder’s Identification number.
- Back gouge to sound metal all flanges and connection plates splices to ensure a Complete Joint Penetration Weld to pass the in-house Ultrasonic test.
- Weld to pass a visual inspection test in accordance with AWS D1.1 welding code.
- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment. Report any safety issues to the supervisor.
- Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and quality control personnel to ensure smooth production and resolve any issues that may arise during the process.
- Strive to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
- Meet or exceed daily production goals.
