Welder - 1st Shift

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Select proper tooling and fixturing required to run the job.
• Setup the welding machine to the proper settings to achieve the proper penetration on the weld joint.
• Make adjustments required for proper gas backing for the weld.
• Inspect welds for proper fusion and for flaws such as: skips, pits, or lack of a good penetration.
• Make required repairs as necessary to defective weld areas or defective castings as discovered by employees in the polishing department or when cleaning the welds or castings.
• Weld for repair any broken and special fixturing and tooling as needed.
• Notifies quality control representatives and supervision of any parts with a high level of defects.
• Cleans and maintains welding, related equipment and working area free of any safety hazards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and process all instructions, written or verbal.
• Ability to use lifting and moving equipment as required.
• Ability to perform TIG and Laser welding operations in a variety of different physical positions.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Quality oriented mindset, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Able to complete all tasks in a safe and accurate manner.
• Ability to read and understand basic manufacturing mechanical blueprints.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic Math skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed and alter hours as business needs dictate.

Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two (2) years of related experience OR technical school graduate specializing in welding curriculum.

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building a Successful Team
• Building Trust
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Delegating Responsibility
• Facilitating Change
• Gaining Commitment
• Planning and Organizing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Specific PPE is required within the cell.