Welder

PRIMARY FUNCTION (job summary/purpose):

The Welder 1 uses equipment to joint metals. The welder or welding operator shall visually inspect for weld defects before releasing material to the next station.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES (List in order of importance)

• Completes set up procedures and operates/ changeover moderately complex equipment
• Obtains parts and materials needed to complete tasks.
• Store and properly identify finished units
• Maintains an awareness of all safety issues within the area of responsibility and responds
• Notify the area team leader of unplanned downtime or quality issues.
• Periodically checks products per company policy to ensure quality and uniform completion; resolves any identified problems and alerts supervisor.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICIATIONS (required skills/abilities):

• Ability to understand and follow standard work and work instructions
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and organized condition and follow prescribed safety rules and quality procedures.
• Ability to perform repetitive work while paying attention to the detail and quality of work performed.
• Willingness to learn new tasks, cross-train, rotate and work as a part of a team.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to follow all safety and quality policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (required):

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of required GMAW welding training and on-the-job training (OJT) by department & station within 80 hours plus OJT. If required for workstation, completion of a welder/welding operator performance qualification to one or more Welding Procedure Specifications (WPQ/WOPQ).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to operate within a fast-paced, collaborative, and where teamwork is essential, requiring flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Working around moving machinery/heavy equipment
• Comfortable performing tasks in heated areas (around furnaces)
• Operate machinery in a hot and humid production facility
• Must wear proper PPE (steel-toed boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, welding PPE and any additional PPE required for task being performed)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (demands):

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at all times, and 50 pounds sporadically.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and work in awkward positions for extended periods.
• Able to support some daily overtime and breakdown occurrences.
• Possess dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Ability to complete work involving prolonged periods of physical exertion and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to stand for a full shift (8 hours).
• Must be able to see details at close range.