Welder

The Welder must have the ability to do weld fabrication work assigned by Production Supervisor and/or General Manager using qualified weld processes, such as Mig, Tig, and Stick types of welding.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Employee is responsible for their work.

• Prepare parts for welding as indicated by engineering drawings and/or sketches, this may require cutting and/or grinding, etc.

• Follow established weld fabrication procedures.

• Perform all work assigned by Management.

• Maintains a high standard of quality.

• Be able to obtain acceptable quality welds including bead appearance and pressure-tight welds. Examples of non-allowable defects are undercutting, excessive weld penetration, excessive porosity, lack of fusion, etc., as determined by Management.

• Ability to learn and interpret engineering drawings, with direction from Production Supervisor and/or General Manager.

• Ability to follow and perform work to established weld procedures and use measuring instruments required for layout work.

• Must be capable of using instrumentation for inspection of completed work.

• Have a basic understanding of basic metal types and corresponding filler materials used for welding these metals.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.

• Minimum of 1 year of prior work experience in welding.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Works well with others; can effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
• Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
• Must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100lbs.