Welding Operations II

Welder

The Welder is responsible for welding of fabricated parts to print and specifications. Prepare steel, cast iron, aluminum and stainless-steel material and parts for weld.

Essential/Key Functions:

• Prepare steel parts for arc, gas or mig welding. Weld materials of limited thickness where finished weld is not stressed.
• Recommend improvements for area products and processes.
• Report labor correctly and in a timely manner.
• Practice good communication and interact professionally in the plant.
• Produce quality work in the time frame that consistently meets or exceeds the expectation of Team Lead and Group Lead.
• Adhere to the 5-S standards in the work area.
• Communicate any discrepancies or errors on prints, materials list etc.
• Interact with the teams on second and third shift to obtain positive results on productivity and quality.
• Additional duties as specified by Assembly Lead. Produce and maintain consistent quality of work, dress, and grind parts after welding.
• Demonstrate flexibility when confronted with high stress, emergency situation, priority changes, or new assignments.
• Work safely and in an environmentally responsible manner, practice good communications. Recommend improvements for area products and processes.

Competencies:

• Organization skills
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility when confronted with high stress / emergency situations, priority changes, or new assignments.
• Ability to demonstrate personal leadership; actively participate in or lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ability to read/comprehend blueprints/diagrams.
• Welding aptitude

Minimum (Required) Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent technical school training.
• Basic computer skills.
• 3 plus years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age and/or enrolled in a bona fide technical program that qualifies for a work-based learning.

Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee's ability to see near and far distances.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.