Overview
Essential Functions
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
Operate safety equipment and use of safe work habits
Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
Examine work pieces for defects and measure with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications
Recognize, set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
Operate welding machines
Lay out, fits and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and within all heavy construction
Welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products
Perform daily maintenance and safety checks
Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
Education and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a welder
Required to successfully pass a combo weld test (stick & tig)
Skills / Key Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented
Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of arithmetic
Knowledge of welding and metallurgy (SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW)
Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary
Ability and willingness to travel as required
Physical Requirements
Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Ability to stand for long periods of time which may consist of 8 or more hours
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another constantly perform repeating motions with feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers to include walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, gripping, climbing
Ability to climb ladders, stairs and scaffolds
Ability to walk on beams and narrow surfaces at and above ground level
Ability to work at various heights wearing fall protection
Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions
Ability to operate job related tools
Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help
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