Lab Technician / Test Welder

Job Description:

Lab Tech / Test Welder Primary Responsibilities:

Welds test plates for sales orders, product approvals, and welding trials.

• Prepares own set up of machine, plate and welds specimens for completion of test.
• Welds test specimens in flat, vertical and overhead position to determine operating characteristics, chemical composition, radiographic quality, and mechanical properties.
• Selects the most effective parameters and technique to be used within the guidelines of the governing specification.

Works with lab supervisor to evaluate quality of weld and conformance to requirements for customer sales testing.

• Notifies supervisor of electrodes being tested that do not meet the weldability standards of ESAB.

Works with supervisor in maintaining proper inventory level of supplies (plate, tips, gas cups, etc.)

• Operates a variety of complex laboratory equipment.
• Performs a variety of laboratory tests of materials.
• Assist supervision in scheduling flow of work and assurance that assignments are completed.
• Duties may vary, depending upon the area of work and the assignments of that area or areas.
• Performance weldability tests and chem pads on customer returns as necessary.
• Adheres to all safe work practices and/or safety policies.
• Other projects as assigned by the Lab Supervisor.
• Able to work Overtime as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 3-5 years of job related experience in welding and/or documented weld training.
• Requires excellent skills in all types of welding, knowledge of metals, ability to determine technique and equipment to be used.
• Must be able to weld MIG, TIG, and stick in all positions. Solid wire experience a plus.
• Familiar with of various weld specifications governing weld metal testing.

• Good knowledge of mathematics and /or mechanical aptitude.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel) are a plus.