Welder 1st Shift act

Essential Functions of the Job

Maintains welding equipment making adjustments to weld different parts or subassemblies

Performs Maintains welding equipment making adjustments to weld different parts or subassemblies

Performs various simple welding operations (i.e. pins, knuckles, joints) following blueprint weld symbols with limited supervision

Moves parts and/or workpiece manually, by crane and secures workpiece in weld fixture or table using clamps and wrenches

Maintains production quantities, efficiencies and quality on parts welded

Performs quality control inspections and cleans welded components

Prepares surfaces to be welded and works with blueprints to verify accuracy of pre-assembled metal components to be welded

Performs simple measurements using devices or gauges to check work

Positions or tightens braces, jacks, clamps, cable slings, or may bolt parts in position for welding or riveting

Knowledge, Skills and, Abilities (KSA's)

Knowledge of basic procedures of MiG welding and cutting tools

Knowledge and understanding of basic procedures of voltage and amperage for given requirements

Must possess basic math skills

Skilled in the operation of grinders and deburring equipment

Able to perform standard measurements using a tape measure and other measurement devices

Able to weld simple assemblies with little supervision

Able to read blueprints with weld symbols and specifications

Able to lift and position fabricated metal parts manually, using a crane

Able to wear personal protective equipment

Able to work overtime and/or including weekends as production schedules dictate

Able to weld vertical and down

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required

Minimum 1 year of previous welding experience

Working Conditions

Able to perform work in a non-climate-controlled metal manufacturing production environment

Must be able to communicate with supervisors and fellow employees

Requires (Near, Far, Depth and Color) vision

Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints

Must be able to utilize, read and understand a tape measure

Must be able to work in an environment with noise (with 25-decibel earplugs in) at 75-decibels

Must be able to kneel for up to 1 hour

Must be able to be on his/her feet, on concrete, for 90% of their shift and an assembler must be able to walk up to 75% of their shift

Must be able to climb 13ft by way of 12-inch rung ladders

Must be able to lift, push and or pull up to 40lbs and carry that weight 5ft

Must be able to bend, stoop and crouch

Able to work with their arms elevated for periods up to 5 minutes at a time