Steel Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

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Position Summary: Steel Welders are responsible for assembling pieces of steel metal, specializing with Mig welding techniques with knowledge of various welding tools and machines. Daily, a steel welder is responsible for set-up, lay-out, and tack-up of various precision frame weldments and brackets. Ability to tack-up structures to tight tolerance. Ability to weld out precision frames to exact tolerances. Read complicated prints. 

Essential Functions:

1. Mig weld milled steel and stainless steel. 
2. Square up and weld various shapes of components. 
3. Weld both vertical and horizontal planes. 
4. Good understanding of set up techniques. 
5. Meets agreed upon goals and objectives in a timely manner. 
6. Arrives to work, meetings, appointments, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled. 
7. Interact with organizational team members and other departments in a professional manner. 
8. Operate a forklift safely

Equipment/Machinery Used

4.5 inch and 7 inch angle grinder, manual vertical band saw, pedistal grinder, and various clamps and fixtures; basic manual milling machine, forklift, tape measure, hand tools. Other equipment used: Oxy/Acetylene Torch and Plasma Torch.  

Qualifications:

• Learn to read prints and special instructions for a UL142 inner and outer. 
• Learn how to clock in and out of jobs. 
• Learn to work well as a team. 
• Learn how to tell the difference between a sloped and structural tank. 
• Learn the basic steps to building a UL142 tank. 
• By the end of the first quarter employee should be able to build a UL142 tank by themselves with little to no help and have good history of clocking in and out on jobs. 
• Learn to read prints and special instructions for a 2085 tank. 
• Learn the basic steps to building a 2085. 
• By the end of the second quarter the employee should be able to build a 2085 by themselves with little to no help. 
• Learn to drive forklift and set up jobs on the tack up table safely and efficiently 
• At this stage you should be able to see the next step and be one with the team on the tack up table. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Frequent standing and walking for extended periods
• Repetitive use  of hands, arms, and upper body
• Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching
• Ability to push,  pull, lift, and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds (or position-specific limit)
• Ability to operate tools, machinery, and equipment safely
• Ability to read  and interpret measurements using a ruler or measuring tools
• Ability to work in environments with elevated noise levels while wearing PPE
• Visual and auditory ability to identify safety hazards and operational issues

Working Conditions

This position is performed in a manufacturing, production, and warehouse environment that may include both indoor and outdoor work areas, some of which are not fully covered. Employees may be exposed to fluctuating temperatures, weather conditions, elevated noise levels, airborne particles, fumes, moving machinery, and hard or uneven walking surfaces. Work may involve proximity to heavy equipment, tools, forklifts, and production machinery. OSHA-compliant safety training, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safety procedures are provided and must be followed at all times while in production and warehouse areas.