Overview
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manufacture product that meets quality requirements. Inspect and verify work prior to submitting for inspection.
Demonstrate capability and aptitude to learn then teach various and appropriate welding techniques using GTAW (TIG).
Must be able to use Argon gas and TIG Welding procedures to connect metal components
Must know the proper weld settings for welding various materials along with filler rod selection.
Meet time and schedule standards for assigned tasks.
Keep equipment clean and maintain proper fluid
Use TIG welder to assemble fabricated metal products in an efficient manner to maximize production
Assemble, hold to tolerance and manufacture product that meets quality requirements, inspect and verify work prior to submitting for inspection
Return all fixtures and tooling upon job completion
Advise supervision of issues that arise
Make routine decisions and use problem-solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance
Assist the shop with general upkeep.
Weld TIG in all positions: vertical, horizontal, flat, and using a turntable
Weld with gas purge.
Set up welding equipment (amperage, voltage, wire-speed, etc) maximizing efficiency and effectiveness per application
Record and track daily operations
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to operate various shop tools.
Organizational and time management skills.
Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workday/projects independently
Ability to use various inspection gages
Educational/Certification Requirement:
High school diploma preferred; and/or equivalent work experience.
One year certificate from college, technical school, AS in welding, or equivalent work experience preferred.
TIG Certification is a plus
Experience Requirement:
Work Experience:
5+ years of TIG welding experience
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This section is required for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA)
Criteria:
Work Environment:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and office environment.
Physical Demands:
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, and grasp.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to sit for sustained periods of time.
Environmental Exposure:
Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
Subject to noise levels.
May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.
The worker has protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Overnight Travel:
Work may require out of town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).
UCT offers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
UCT is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.