Overview
Fix and repair aggregate parts and equipment by determining required welding techniques for each project. Weld different types of metal-based on blueprints and specifications laid out by engineers. May assist in other kinds of maintenance.
Essential Duties:
Fix and repair aggregate parts and equipment
Read blueprints and engineer specifications
Bore welding and custom fabricating
Weld frames and fill holes in frames with welding material
Pour Babbitt bearing material
Clean and paint parts as needed
Use of grinders, tape measures, and combination squares
Operate all tools and equipment with precision dexterity
Determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques
Perform maintenance on welding equipment as needed
Secondary Duties:
Keep work area clean
Maintain a safe overall work environment
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to read blueprints
Basic mathematic skills including fractions and decimals
Knowledge of welding techniques and procedures
Ability to take precise and accurate measurements
Education Requirements:
High school diploma, GED, or equal years of experience
Experience Requirements:
One to three years of welding experience
Physical Requirements:
Individuals must be prepared for:
Reaching – 50% of shift
Bending – 35% of shift
Pushing – 20% of shift
Pulling – 45% of shift
Climbing – 30% of shift
Sitting – 35% of shift
Overhead work – 0% of shift
Standing – 25% of shift
Walking – 25% of shift
Lifting to 50 pounds – 10% of shift
Employees must perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. The company will provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability, as defined by the ADA, who has made the company aware of his or her disability, provided that such accommodation does not constitute an undue hardship on the company.
Other Requirements:
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical
Work Environment:
Work takes place in a machine shop. Work is in a loud environment. Individuals must be prepared to work in hot or cold temperatures. Individuals may be exposed to fumes or chemicals such as weld smoke or grinding dust.
Career Ladder:
This position could lead to advancement to the position of “Lead Welder.”