Welder

Job TitleLay out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components. Repair heavy equipment attachments such as buckets, dozer blades, moldboard, haul truck beds etc.Essential Knowledge and Skill RequirementsWeld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positionsOperate safety equipment and use safe work habitsLay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulersExamine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specificationsRecognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipmentWeld separately or in combination, using aluminum, cast iron, and other alloysCap, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for weldingSelect and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metalsIgnite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuitsConnect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtainedSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneBasic Functional Job RequirementsWorkers should be able to:Rate information using standards that can be measured or checkedWork within precise limits or standards of accuracyLook at flat drawings, pictures, and blueprints and visualize how they would look as solid objects with height, width, and depthCompletion of apprenticeship program and certification at one or more levels may be required.The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one positionThe ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objectsThe ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguingThe ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatiguePhysical Work EnvironmentWork in dusty or dirty surroundingsMay be exposed to/required to handle hazardous material such as diesel fuel and similar petroleum products with PPE provided to minimize exposureEducation and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent educational attainments preferredOne to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceWelding certifications are a plusCandidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.