Overview
Position Objective:
Perform all required welding and assigned station assembly operations on drilling rigs following standard and quality assurance methods and within company safety guidelines.
Primary Responsibilities:
Weld components using blueprints
Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, or other written specifications
Install and connect hydraulic controls, pumps, rams, and other system elements
Mount, hook-up and connect engines, gear boxes, axles and other power components and units
Maintain the cleanliness of the assembly area
Detect and report defective materials, faulty operation, and unusual conditions to immediate Supervisor
Select materials and processes to be applied
Set up and adjust equipment
Weld, in vertical, horizontal, flat, and overhead positions to make items of various sizes and shapes
Brazes, flame-cuts, beads, heat treats, pressure, and tack welds
Use hand and power tools of the welding trade
When necessary, use templates in measuring, marking, scribing, and cutting
Follow prescribed safety regulations / guidelines
Maintain work related records and reports
Perform other duties as required or directed
Occasional, Infrequent
Train new hires
Complete appropriate paperwork for rejected parts
Return leftover parts to Warehouse
Chase parts and fill in necessary paperwork
Education and Experience:
HS Diploma or GED required
The training period for this position:
Six months to a year
Prior Positions/Training:
Must pass the welding test
Two years minimum as a welder preferred
Must have training in reading blueprints
Basic computer skills required
Required to read, write and comprehend English
Use and comprehend specifications, blueprints, and schematics
Knowledge of all mechanical components on the rig and their ideal operation
Overall knowledge of product line
Familiar with handling welding and assembly tools
Basic understanding of troubleshooting principles
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