A MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welder uses a semi-automatic or automatic arc welding process to join metal pieces together using a continuous solid wire electrode and a shielding gas.Key Responsibilities
- Set Up Equipment: Adjust welding machine settings based on material thickness, wire feed speed, voltage, and gas flow rates.
- Prepare Materials: Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, or bolt component parts together to obtain required configurations.
- Execute Welds: Operate MIG welding equipment to fuse metal pieces in flat, vertical, horizontal, or overhead positions.
- Read Blueprints: Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings to plan layout and welding sequences.
- Inspect Quality: Examine welds for bead size, penetration, defects, cracks, or porosity using gauges and visual checks.
- Finish Products: Clean and smooth out welds using grinders, wire brushes, and slag hammers to meet aesthetic standards.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma, GED, or completion of a vocational welding program.
- Certifications: AWS (American Welding Society) MIG certification is highly preferred or required by most shops.
- Material Knowledge: Experience working with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 25 kg, maintain a steady hand, and stand or kneel for long periods.
- Safety Awareness: Strict adherence to safety protocols, including the consistent use of welding helmets, respirators, and leather gear.
Pay: ₹8,086.00 - ₹25,948.26 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
