Welder

PRIMARY FUNCTION (job summary/purpose):

The Welder 1 uses equipment to joint metals. The welder or welding operator shall visually inspect for weld defects before releasing material to the next station.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES (List in order of importance)

• Completes set up procedures and operates/ changeover moderately complex equipment

• Obtains parts and materials needed to complete tasks.

• Store and properly identify finished units

• Maintains an awareness of all safety issues within the area of responsibility and responds

• Notify the area team leader of unplanned downtime or quality issues.

• Periodically checks products per company policy to ensure quality and uniform completion; resolves any identified problems and alerts supervisor.

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICIATIONS (required skills/abilities):

• Ability to understand and follow standard work and work instructions

• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and organized condition and follow prescribed safety rules and quality procedures.

• Ability to perform repetitive work while paying attention to the detail and quality of work performed.

• Willingness to learn new tasks, cross-train, rotate and work as a part of a team.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Ability to follow all safety and quality policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (required):

●   High school diploma or equivalent.

●   Completion of required GMAW welding training and on-the-job training (OJT) by department & station within 80 hours plus OJT. If required for workstation, completion of a welder/welding operator performance qualification to one or more Welding Procedure Specifications (WPQ/WOPQ).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

●     Must be able to operate within a fast-paced, collaborative, and where teamwork is essential, requiring flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

●     Working around moving machinery/heavy equipment

●     Comfortable performing tasks in heated areas (around furnaces)

●     Operate machinery in a hot and humid production facility

●    Must wear proper PPE (steel-toed boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, welding PPE and any       additional PPE required for task being performed)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (demands):

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at all times, and 50 pounds sporadically. 

• Ability to bend, stoop, and work in awkward positions for extended periods.

• Able to support some daily overtime and breakdown occurrences.

• Possess dexterity and stability as required for precision work.

• Ability to complete work involving prolonged periods of physical exertion and repetitive motions.

• Must be able to stand for a full shift (8 hours).

• Must be able to see details at close range.