Welder

Perform a wide variety of metal fabricating and welding operations, both manual and robotic requiring the use of mig, tig, and stick as well as acetylene welding equipment and a variety of hand tools, measuring instruments, and other required clamps, jigs, fixtures, etc. Machinery that maybe used includes Bandsaws, Drill Presses, Milling Machines, etc.

List what the person must do to perform the job to meet standards.

• Must be able to use and interpret drawings and specifications
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates welding and fabricating equipment
• Uses clamps, scribes, braces, hoist, and other holding devices when needed
• Welds in all positions as required
• Selects the proper voltage, amperage, and gas pressures to secure the required strength, proper penetration, and joint of welded elements
• Operates sanders and grinders as necessary to finish work
• Aligns and positions parts for proper functioning and to maintain levelness, concentricity, and parallelism
• Checks work and make corrections and adjustments as required
• Maintains quality and quantity standards.
• Detects faulty operations and defective materials
• Maintains equipment in the proper manner
• Maintains required production and other types of records, as required
• Observes and obey all safety rules, practices and procedures
• Wears and employs all safety equipment and items
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested
• Regular attendance is always an essential function

The Welder must possess the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Prior welding experience required or welding certification can be substituted
• Ability to read and write
• Read and follow work orders
• Ability to read a measuring tape
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to inspect material
• Ability to lift up to 95 pounds intermittently; slide up to 160 pounds intermittently
• Ability to do repetitive bending, reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting