Welder - First Shift

Responsibilities

• Welds components to specified instructions, utilizing standard welding equipment (TIG, Flux Core, MIG, Stick) to predetermined dimensions and tolerance.
• Verifies and acknowledges component part is properly prepared, fabricated, and braced for the weld process specified.
• Able to operate brake press, hydraulic presses, drill press, and hydraulic rollers.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Accurately records job transactions and router hours.
• Abides by all KBC policies with emphasis on attendance and safety.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Demonstrates KBC values of personal accountability, discipline, trust, and proactive action.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED required).
• Vocational training course completion is preferred.
• Must have obtained ASME 9 certification, AWS D1.1 certification, or equivalent on Stainless and Carbon Steel, MIG, TIG, and Flux Core, along with three years’ work experience in welding MIG, TIG and Flux core.
• Also required is the ability to read and interpret blueprints, read measuring instruments (i.e. tape measures, etc.), and operate a forklift and overhead crane.
• Must be dependable with an excellent attendance record in order to maintain strict production schedules.