Welder

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Welders join metal parts by welding, brazing and soldering, and cut and remove defects from metal using a variety of equipment and techniques. Tasks required by this job include: • selects appropriate welding equipment such as electric arc, gas torch, etc.; • connects wires to power supply, or hoses to oxygen, acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide, electric arc, or other source and adjusts controls to regulate gas pressure and rate of flow; • cuts metal pieces using gas torch or electric arc; • guides electrode or torch along line of weld, burns away damaged areas, and melts brazing alloy or solder into joints; • cleans and smoothes weld; • checks finished workpiece for defects and conformity with specification.