Welder

Purpose/Summary

A Welder performs duties necessary to weld material according to customer specifications using welding equipment in the department. In addition to preparing orders according to customer specifications, a Welder is also responsible for the proper set-up, communication with proceeding shifts and safe operation and storage of materials and equipment.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Works with parts and material by either moving by hand or when necessary using jib or overhead crane and/or forklift.
• Measures material after tacking to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Completes inspection reports after inspecting and measuring the material.
• Performs preventive maintenance as needed including (but not limited to) wiping down torches and equipment.
• Completes assigned duties in accordance with safety policies and practices.
• Wears approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, weld helmet, safety glasses, etc.
• Performs other duties as needed given by the bay supervisor, lead person or management.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions may consist of loud noise, vibratory tools, repetitive motions, airborne particles such as metal dust and chips and exposure to chemicals, fumes and bright light.
• Physical requirements include continual standing, walking, lifting, twisting with periodic bending, climbing, stooping, crawling and crouching.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills

• A minimum of two (2) years previous welding experience is preferred in an industrial atmosphere.
• Experience with multi-pass welding.
• Experience with Pre-heat and inter-pass temperature regulation.
• Ability to read and understand measuring tools and equipment such as tape measure, calipers, and micrometer. Along with the ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of welding equipment, materials, and fuels.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to perform math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions as well as convert fractions to decimals or vice versa.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, as well as lift and move heavier objects with the assistance of cranes, forklifts, or another employee.
• Knowledge of general shop procedures and rules including safety precautions.
• Ability and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and work as part of a production team.

JSA (Job Safety Analysis)

• For welders, their job will be in an inside environment that will consist of a bright light atmosphere.
• They will need to be able to lift, kneel, stand, bend, grasp, reach and twist while standing on a regular basis.
• Some of the risk factors for their job will include repetitive motions, awkward postures, static postures and moving heavy objects.
• Their main hazard but not limited to will be their hands and eyes, after that some other hazards will include head, foot, body, fall and noise hazards.
• Along with the hand and eye hazards, some hazards that come from the job will be: improper bending/twisting, tripping over the product/material, handling steel or looking at the light without proper glasses.
• Also includes handling and using equipment that could malfunction or be mishandled.
• Some preventive measures will be having the proper PPE (safety glasses, shoes, hearing protection, etc.) on while making sure they are using the right technique when moving/lifting objects.
• Maintaining focus and being aware of what is going around the person at all times is another preventive measure which might include the closing the welding screens.