MGH-ASME Hand Arc Welder

Rheem

Montgomery, AL

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to hands-on, certified welders with 1-2 years of experience working in industrial manufacturing settings.

Best fit for

Candidates with ASME certification and prior experience in industrial welding settings
— “Position requires Hand Arc Welder to hold, and maintain a current ASME certification.”
Individuals comfortable with on-site work and physical labor in a manufacturing environment
— “May be exposed to high noise levels.”

Things to consider

Certification maintenance is a recurring commitment, not a one-time requirement
— “Required to pass and maintain employer performance tests or standard tests; as required by the certification standards of professional and technical associations.”
The role involves frequent heavy lifting and may not be suitable for those with physical limitations
— “Frequent lifting of 25-60 lbs. Occasional lifting of 60+ lbs.”

How to stand out

Highlight prior experience with blueprint interpretation and electrode selection in your resume and interview responses
— “Welds together metal component parts; as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work order, welding procedures, or oral instructions.”
Emphasize your ability to perform precision work in various welding positions
— “Welds in flat, horizontal, or vertical position.”
Showcase your attention to detail through examples of quality inspection and adherence to specifications
— “Inspects finished workpiece for conformance to specifications.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

weld metal component parts as specified
repair broken or cracked parts

Typical background

Hand Arc WelderWelding Technician

Skills & requirements

Required

Hand Arc WeldingASME CertificationLayout And Blueprint ReadingElectrical Arc-welding Equipment

Preferred

Experience With Other Welding Techniques

Stack & domain

Hand Arc WeldingASME CertificationElectric Arc-welding EquipmentWelding GeneratorElectrode SelectionWelding ProceduresWork OrderLayoutBlueprintsDiagramsWelding EquipmentRepairing Broken Or Cracked PartsFilling HolesIncreasing Size Of Metal PartsCleaning Or Degreasing PartsInspecting Finished WorkpieceChipping Or Grinding Off Excess WeldSlagSpatterHand ScraperPortable GrinderArc-cutting EquipmentPreheating WorkpieceHand TorchHeating FurnacePersonal Protective EquipmentFace ShieldRespiratorProtective ClothingAttention To DetailSafety AwarenessTeamworkAdaptabilityWeldingSafety

About the role

Original posting from Rheem

The ASME Hand Arc Welder will serve our Water Hearer Division, located in Montgomery, AL
Welds together metal component parts; as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work order, welding procedures, or oral instructions, using electric arc-welding equipment.
Must be able to set and adjust welding generator to insure proper voltage output.
Must be able to select appropriate size and composition of electrode and properly mount in holder.
Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, using welding equipment.
Welds in flat, horizontal, or vertical position.
Cleans or degreases parts, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath.
Inspects finished workpiece for conformance to specifications.
Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scraper or power chipper, portable grinder, or arc-cutting equipment.
Positions workpieces and clamps together or assembles in jigs or fixtures.
Preheats workpiece, using hand torch or heating furnace.
Required to pass and maintain employer performance tests or standard tests; as required by the certification standards of professional and technical associations.
Maintain good housekeeping in work area.
Observe all departmental safety requirements.
May be exposed to high noise levels.
Performs other duties as assigned.
High School Diploma/GED.Position requires Hand Arc Welder to hold, and maintain a current ASME certification.A minimum of 1 to 2 years prior work experience as a Hand Arc Welder and/or an Associate degree or Certificate in Welding Technology.Continuous lifting of 5-25 lbs.Frequent lifting of 25-60 lbs.Occasional lifting of 60+ lbs.Frequent strain due to position and unsupported lifting.Position will require the use of personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, a face shield, respirator and protective clothing.

Source: Rheem careers