Commercial Welder/Fabricator at Capitol Boiler Works LLC

Ashland, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

60.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Welding, Fabrication, Layout, Positioning, Securing Parts, Tack-Welding, Electric Welding, Gas Welding, Arc Welding, Cutting, Lead Melting, Equipment Installation, Equipment Repair, Weld Testing, Measuring, Grinding

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Description

Description Capitol Boiler Works, Inc. is a well-established mechanical contracting company offering true 24/7/365 service in all mechanical crafts. CBW serves the DC Metro area and parts of West Virginia and Delaware, with offices in Springfield, VA, Richmond, VA, Hebron MD, and Baltimore, MD. Our primary focus is commercial and industrial customers in the region, with a specialty in property management companies. Capitol Boiler Works, Inc. is a privately held company serving the region since 1936. CBW is currently seeking the right individual to fill a full-time opening for Commercial Welder/Fabricator. We offer a competitive benefits package including: Medical Dental Vision Life & Disability Supplemental Ins. 401k Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include any/all of the following: Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assembles according to specifications, using straight edge, combination square, calipers, and ruler. Tack-welds or welds components and assembles using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment. Cuts work piece, using powered saws hand shears or chipping knife. Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form. Installs or repairs equipment such as lead pipes, valves, floors, and tank linings. Observes tests on welded surfaces such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances using a micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments. Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file or scraper. Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment. Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc/ Analyzes engineering drawing and specifications to play layout, assembly, and welding operations. Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts. Use safe work habits and operate safety equipment properly. Determines equipment and welding method, applying knowledge or metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. Examine workpieces for defects. Measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to meet specifications. Primarily uses stick welding 60-10 and 70-18. Need to be able to certify in 6G position. Documents tests and inspection dates and results. Maintains inventory records for welding supplies used and utilized on jobs. Use straightedges, combination squares, rulers, and calipers to lay out, position, alight, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly. Operate hand and power tools such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Completes work orders, list materials issued and used, and documents work repairs. Assists area staff as needed. Ensures that management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems. Ensures regulatory requirements and established procedures are met. Follows safety requirements. Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained. Completes special projects as assigned. Attends and participates in meetings as required Apprentices shall perform all duties listed above under the guidance of a journeyman mechanic combined with on-the-job training and any additional schooling as required. Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school education/G.E.D. At least 3 years of experience in welding (Prior certification required). LANGUAGE SKILLS Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Ability to write complex sentences, using proper punctuation, and using adjectives and adverbs. Able to communicate in complex sentences, using normal word order with present and past tenses with good vocabulary. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS Ability to perform essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards/requirements. Ability to meet and maintain all qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards/requirements. Compliance with all personnel policies and practices. Ability to comprehend and carry out safety sensitive duties according to company policies, procedures, and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

Essential duties involve laying out, positioning, and securing parts for assembly, then tack-welding or welding components using various welding equipment according to specifications. The role also requires installing or repairing equipment such as lead pipes, floors, and tank linings, while observing tests to evaluate weld quality.