Welder

SUMMARY: MIG welder who plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, and repairs sheet metal parts, equipment, and products DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Works as part of a production team to weld parts. Ensures high safety measures while working, such as donning protective gear for the face and body. Reads and interprets engineering drawings & product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal parts/products. Selects gauge and type of sheet metal according to specifications Creates quality welds according to blueprints. Ability to diagnose and resolve problems Ability to use hand and power tools Change welding wire as needed. Change gas tanks as needed Monitor equipment and request maintenance when required. Operate equipment such as industrial saws. Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting. Perform other related duties as assigned by management Inspect welds for accuracy. Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure work areas are clean Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures Each job must be run with safety, accuracy and timeliness in the welding area. Ensure all equipment is properly set-up and used in a safe manner and that all safety devices are in use. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years of welding experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be friendly, courteous, service-oriented, and flexible, and enjoy working with a variety of staff. Must be detail-oriented and work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines. Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision; work well under pressure; able to manage multiple projects. Must have basic knowledge of power tools and hand tools Must be able to speak and follow verbal and written directions in English COMPETENCIES: Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistent at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Continually required to stand Frequently required to walk Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl Frequently required to talk or hear Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items to 50 pounds Frequently work near moving mechanical parts Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions Frequent exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) Frequently loud noise Continually wear PPE Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment and read technical information #J-18808-Ljbffr