Welder

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Welder 1 uses equipment to join metals. The welder or welding operator shall visually inspect for weld defects before releasing material to the next station.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Completes set up procedures and operates/changeover moderately complex equipment
• Obtains parts and materials needed to complete tasks
• Store and properly identify finished units
• Maintains an awareness of all safety issues within the area of responsibility and responds
• Notify the area team leader of unplanned downtime or quality issues
• Periodically checks products per company policy to ensure quality and uniform completion; resolves any identified problems and alerts supervisor
• Perform other tasks as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICIATIONS

• Ability to understand and follow standard work and work instructions
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and organized condition and follow prescribed safety rules and quality procedures
• Ability to perform repetitive work while paying attention to the detail and quality of work performed
• Willingness to learn new tasks, cross-train, rotate and work as a part of a team
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to follow all safety and quality policies and procedures

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of required GMAW welding training and on-the-job training (OJT) by department & station within 80 hours plus OJT. If required for workstation, completion of a welder/welding operator performance qualification to one or more Welding Procedure Specifications (WPQ/WOPQ)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to operate within a fast-paced, collaborative, and where teamwork is essential, requiring flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Working around moving machinery/heavy equipment
• Comfortable performing tasks in heated areas (around furnaces)
• Operate machinery in a hot and humid production facility
• Must wear proper PPE (steel-toed boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, welding PPE and any additional PPE required for task being performed)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at all times, and 50 pounds sporadically
• Able to bend, stoop, and work in awkward positions for extended periods
• Able to support some daily overtime and breakdown occurrences
• Possess dexterity and stability as required for precision work
• Ability to complete work involving prolonged periods of physical exertion and repetitive motions
• Must be able to stand for a full shift (8 hours)
• Must be able to see details at close range