Welder Helper

POSITION SUMMARY

The Welder Helper supports Blaze Equipment's welding and fabrication operations by preparing materials, staging tools and equipment, positioning components, and assisting welders with the fabrication, repair, and modification of metal structures, parts, and equipment. This position performs measuring, marking, cutting, grinding, drilling, deburring, cleaning, material handling, equipment setup, and basic quality checks under the direction of experienced welding personnel. This is a hands-on developmental position intended to build the safety practices, technical skills, and work habits necessary to progress into a welding role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Material Preparation & Fabrication Support

• Assist welders with the fabrication, repair, and modification of metal structures, components, and equipment in accordance with work instructions and supervisor direction.
• Measure, mark, cut, drill, grind, bevel, deburr, and otherwise prepare metal materials and workpieces for fit-up and welding.
• Clean workpieces and remove slag, rust, grease, paint, and other contaminants using approved tools and cleaning methods.
• Hold, align, clamp, and secure components while welders complete fit-up, welding, bolting, or assembly work.
• Stage materials, fixtures, consumables, tools, and equipment so assigned fabrication work can proceed efficiently.

Tool, Equipment & Material Handling

• Safely operate hand tools, grinders, drills, saws, cutting equipment, and other fabrication tools after receiving appropriate training and authorization.
• Assist with setting up welding machines, leads, grounds, welding tables, jigs, fixtures, gas cylinders, and related equipment as directed.

Tool, Equipment & Material Handling (Continued)

• Move and position materials manually or with forklifts, hoists, overhead cranes, carts, and approved rigging equipment when trained and authorized.
• Inspect tools and equipment before use, perform routine operator-level cleaning and maintenance, and promptly report unsafe or defective equipment.

Welding Support & Skill Development

• Observe and learn proper welding preparation, fit-up, sequencing, and finishing practices from experienced welders and supervisors.
• Perform basic tack welding, stick welding, or other welding tasks only when trained, qualified, authorized, and working under appropriate supervision.
• Develop proficiency in reading tape measures, using basic fabrication math, and understanding welding symbols, drawings, and work instructions.