WELDER

Responsibilities

• Use arc or wire welders, maintain settings to produce pieces of desired quality.
• Report any problems with welding units to supervisor or welding coordinator immediately.
• Read and understand blueprints and weld symbols.
• Work with material handlers to set up work areas efficiently, ensuring ease of part movement.
• Assist in training less skilled welders as instructed.
• Report issues with parts, jigs, or fixtures that do not fit or function correctly.
• Perform first and last piece inspections on all orders; check parts during production runs to maintain quality standards.
• Clean and grind parts as needed.
• Perform both setup and run operations; report any production issues to supervisor or coordinator.
• Use Lockout-Tagout procedures to shut down malfunctioning equipment and report it immediately.
• Report all injuries, cuts, bumps, or burns to the supervisor as soon as they occur.
• Stay updated on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and follow prescribed safety precautions; consult supervisor if unclear.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, free of debris, and report any safety concerns.
• Operate forklift to move parts and set up booths when needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one year of welding experience or completion of a welding course.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, shop mathematics, handbook formulas, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to work from detailed instructions.
• Must pass a basic weld test.