Summary

Receives production parts and assembles by Tig/Mig Welding per prints. Requires knowledge of blueprint reading, welding techniques and welding equipment.

Essential Functions

• Receive parts and work orders from various departments for welding operations
• Must be able to read blueprints, use precision measuring instruments and must know weld symbols
• Locate all component parts to assemble and complete work order
• Ability to grind, fit parts, work with foot control, and use filler rod to build part to print
• Ability to work with all metals, i.e., Aluminum, Titanium, Stainless Steel, Cold Rolled
• Knowledge and ability to change out Gas tanks for welding
• Must be able to control your heat while welding with most sheet metals
• Move/Stack finished part on skids and/or in boxes to ready for next operation
• Perform maintenance at workstation from time to time
• Ensures shop cleanliness in work area

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• Knowledge and use of protective wear
• Ability to safely operate forklift
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, MSDS Sheets, blueprints, maintenance instructions and job packets/procedures
• Ability to safely operate hand held grinder, measuring tools such as Calipers, Measuring Tape, etc.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to operate computer

General Skill Requirements

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in work environment; accepts criticism and feedback, ability to work with frustrating situations, work under pressure and unscheduled overtime
• Attendance and Punctuality – Begin work on time, keep absences within guidelines
• Communications – Exhibit good listening and comprehension, keep co-workers informed, use appropriate communication methods
• Cooperation – Maintain effective relations, display a positive outlook and pleasant manner, support and assist co-workers
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibit ability to learn and apply skills, requires minimal supervision
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence and ways to improve and promote quality
• Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner
• Safety & Security – Observes safety and security procedures, use equipment and materials properly, reports potentially unsafe conditions

Environmental Factors

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles and hazardous chemicals
• Regularly works near moving mechanical equipment
• Awareness and use of safety precautions such a safety glasses, ear protection and shield, guards, lockout/tagout procedures

Physical Demands

• Required to stand, walk, use hands and arms to operate equipment
• Talk and hear
• Perform motions including bending, twisting, pushing and pulling
• Regularly required to lift, push or pull weight and/or carry objects weighing 5-100 pounds