Mig Welder. Irlanda

The Mig Welder will be required to cut and join metals and other materials. The successful candidate will be in charge of operating the appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision. Tasks will Include interpreting blueprints, selecting appropriate tools and metals, measuring, and assembling metal pieces, using cutting tools, determining gas ratios, drilling holes, and monitoring inventory.

Health and safety regulations must be followed at all times and report any issues to the line manager.

The successful candidate must be able to:

Cut and smoothen metal components using plasma cutters, portable grinders, lathe, and milling machines.

Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings in order to lay out a welding project.

Operate forklifts/cranes and use them in conveying work materials to welding site.

Collaborate with project managers and welding supervisors to ensure smooth work operations.

Guide and direct the activities of inexperienced/trainee welders.

Maintain welding safety guidelines and regulations to ensure a risk-free work environment.

Carry out welding according to set dimensions to meet general test requirements.

Organise and clean welding equipment on a regular basis.

Monitor inventory level of materials to notify supervisor of stock shortage.

Bore holes through metal workpieces using drill press.

Weld materials in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

Adjust gas gauges to set the flow rate of shield gas.

Conduct hydrostatic, x-ray, and tolerance tests to assess weld quality and conformance to specification.

Use measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers to inspect angles, grooves or gap allowances.

Apply knowledge of metallurgy and geometry in selecting welding equipment and configuration.