Welder III

Summary:

Utilizes and implements acquired welding knowledge, experience, and skill to weld aluminum and steel materials and manufacturing parts and products for the tractor trailer industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily custom build fit/up build welding assignments according to standards of quality and standards of safety in the area(s) of immediate assignment, according to tier level and/or Master Trailer Builder indication. • Review and interpret specification documentation and drawings while adhering to verbal instruction regarding safe and efficient build of product. • Communicate areas of concern regarding safety and efficient build of quality product to supervisors/managers • Maintain a clean and efficient work area to adhere to sustaining a safe work environment as well as awareness of material needs including inventory. • Use power hand tools (Including may operate hand crane) to perform fitting and fabricating operations to prepare materials prior to welding. • Ability to don and doff required safety equipment dependent upon department and specific area/duties of assignment. i.e., Face Shield, Weld Hood, Respirator, Filtered face-piece, weld gloves. • Organize and restock parts and materials utilized in work area. • Assisting in any area of assignment or need to assist in completion of product including any other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management. Example: Plumbing, Mounting, Assembly, Wiring. • May be required to obtain proficiency in steel and/or aluminum MIG welding.

Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete company weld testing process. • Demonstrate the ability to successfully learn basic math and measurement functions. • Demonstrate the ability to interpret and understand both verbal and written forms of communication including necessary information regarding production and safety. • Continued demonstration of the ability to work individually or as a member of a team. • Continued demonstration of the ability to increase product knowledge and skill level related to area of assignment. • Aptitude to obtain mechanical proficiency is necessary. • Experience or knowledge in tractor trailer building or service & repair is preferred. • Experience in manufacturing or mechanical related field is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Working in and out of position may be dependent upon specific department and area of assignment. • manual dexterity or the equivalent is to be at a level that permits the employee to perform, basic functions of the job including safety, providing the ability to grasp and manipulate objects large and small with precise movement. • At times and dependent upon area of assignment, may be required to lift over 50 lbs. but less than 100lbs. • Required to push and pull with arms and hands tools and material. • Dependent upon area of assignment may be required to work from a ladder or work from heights utilizing fall protection program. • Requirements of physical demands and exposure to dust and noise associated with industrial environments.


TIER LEVEL:

• Tier I: Employees in this tier are considered entry level to the position. This level of employee is under direct supervision as they learn the skills and duties of this position. • Tier II: Employees in this position have developed the skills required to perform the work assignment. There is supervisor involvement checking completed work for quality. • Tier III: Employees in this position have mastered the skills required to perform the job. The individual typically does not need direct supervision and is responsible for assisting in training of lower-level Tiers within the department.

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