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Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together according to provided drawings/specification sheets.*

2. Clamps and tack-welds parts in position for welding.*

3. Completes finish welds according to weld manual.*

4. Obtains review and approval of finished piece from lead person or plant supervisor,*

5. Repairs welds that do not meet specifications.*

6. Repairs minor fit and set-up defects in product by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts.*

7. Cleans finished product prior to moving.*

8. Moves finished product to paint area.*

9. Assists other welders.

10. Advises plant supervisor of problems.

11. Assists in training new employees.

12. Resolves problems.

13. Assists in other areas when needed.

14. Cleans work station.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,

and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Welding certificate from technical school; and six months related experience and/or

training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and documents such as safety rules, operating

and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and

correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of

organization. Language abilities are required in the English Language.

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Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,

common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw

and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in

situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of

instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates and Licenses:

Welding Certificate

Equipment:

Regularly is required to operate the following equipment in a safe, and effective manner:

Fork lift, Jib crane, Hand tools, Grinder/torch, Welding equipment, and Measuring tools

Personal Protective Equipment:

Regularly is required to wear the following personal protective equipment, as applicable

for the work performed or location: Safety glasses, Safety shoes, Hearing protection

Gloves, Face shield, Welding helmet, Protective garments

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or

airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally

exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; toxic or

caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat (non-weather); work with

explosives and risk of radiation.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

Essential Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands

and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 40 pounds. The employee

must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee is frequently required to

stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit;

climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral

vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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