Overview

Description:
JOB SUMMARY

The Tank Welder is responsible for the welding of water and fuel tanks.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cleans and Grinds material (steel, etc.)

Welds and cleans the material for proper seal

Fits and welds material together

Welds the water and fuel tanks

Monitors the quality of welds and repair leaks

Reads the blueprints and interprets drawings

Changes wire spools and sets up and operates welding machine

Keeps work area and tools clean (sweeps debris, collects and disposes of trash, cleans up spills, and puts away cords and tools not in use away

Completes other duties as assigned

Requirements:
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Must be able to work well independently and as a member of the team

Must understand and comply with safety and PPE standards

Must be able to manage time efficiently in order to complete tasks according to production schedule

Must be able to operate crane or other equipment when lifting heavy objects

Must be able to read, understand, and complete work orders

Must be able to document work completed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work in an outside environment with inclement weather conditions (including heat, cold, dampness, humidity, etc.)

Must have excellent vision, depth perception, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and steady hands

Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move items or bulky objects up to 50 pounds frequently

Ability to perform the repeated motions of reaching, standing, stooping, kneeling, bending and climbing beside, onto and under a variety of heavy equipment

Ability to climb and stand on a ladder while using equipment

Ability to remain in a standing position for extended periods of time

Ability to lift and hold arms above shoulder level frequently

Ability to manipulate hand and power tools in areas of limited spaces

Must be able to work in a loud environment

May be required to drive a company vehicle on company property

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must pass a criminal background and submit to preemployment and random drug tests

Must have own tools

Must pass a physical test

Excellent attendance is required