Sub Arc Welder at SMART Resources

Job Description Job Description

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Job description:

2nd Shift

Job Summary

The Sub Arc Welder is responsible for setting up and operating automated or semi-automatic submerged arc welding (SAW) equipment to join heavy metal components. This role involves monitoring the welding process, ensuring high-quality welds on thick materials, and adhering to strict safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup & Operation: Set up, program, and operate SAW machines (e.g., tractor, column, and boom).
• Welding Process: Thread electrode wire through feed rolls, fill flux hoppers, and adjust voltage, amperage, and travel speed.
• Fabrication: Weld long longitudinal or circumferential seams on large structural components, pressure vessels, or pipes.
• Quality Inspection: Visually inspect welds and use gauges to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including cleaning flux and checking wire feed.
• Material Handling: Utilize overhead cranes and rigging to position heavy components.
• Safety: Adhere to safety procedures, including the use of PPE for protection against noise, dust, and fumes.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1-5 years of experience with submerged arc welding in heavy plate or structural steel environments.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret blue prints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of welding techniques, metallurgy, and distortion control.
• Certification: AWS (American Welding Society) certification preferred.
• Physical: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in seated operator stations, sometimes at heights.

Top Skills for Success

• Precision and attention to detail
• Troubleshooting equipment issues
• Consistent quality control
• "Team player" mentality for working with fitters and quality inspectors

Company Description Smart Resources is a strategic staffing agency that provides tailored workforce solutions across industries like manufacturing, logistics, skilled trades, and corporate recruiting. With a focus on long-term partnerships, they offer vetted talent, on-site support, and customized hiring strategies to help businesses reduce costs, improve productivity, and build reliable teams. Company Description Smart Resources is a strategic staffing agency that provides tailored workforce solutions across industries like manufacturing, logistics, skilled trades, and corporate recruiting. With a focus on long-term partnerships, they offer vetted talent, on-site support, and customized hiring strategies to help businesses reduce costs, improve productivity, and build reliable teams.