Welder Helper

About the role

This position involves performing duties assigned by the supervisor and/or lead man, including grinding, sanding, stocking weld work stations, completing part fabrication and fit up for welders, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Responsibilities

- Replace or assist other workers as needed - Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

- Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. - Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and deal with problems from standardized situations and work experience. - Ability to communicate well with supervisors, lead-man, and other co-workers. - Ability to read blueprints and/or drawings. - Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and/or moving of 75 pounds and over, with frequent lifting and/or carrying odd shaped objects weighing up to 75 pounds, and up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. - Comprehend additional training in relation to the performing of the work duties.

Physical Demands

Most of the work tasks (90%) are performed indoors and subjected to environmental and weather condition changes. Work hours are 8 to 10 hours per day, 40 to 50 hours per week, sometimes more. Lunch is half an hour. Sitting is 25% of the time in an awkward position, standing is 75% of the time.

Environment

Exposed to dust, heat, humidity, fumes, cold, and dampness when working outside. Shop is not air-conditioned.

Physical Tasks

- Must climb and work at heights over 5 feet. - Must climb ladders. - Must push and pull heavy weights while performing job duties. - Must walk around the department and plant area to perform daily work.

Stress

- May work extended hours to meet work demands. - Requires high degree of concentration. - May work continuously several hours without a break. - May work in small areas. - Must stand on hard surfaces to perform work task. - Must perform work in awkward positions - vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions. - May work quickly and have pressure of deadlines and production demands. - Must stay focused on the work at hand while performing safely.

Ergonomics Requirements

The position of Welder helper is a physically demanding job. Functions performed ordinarily involve: extending hands and arms in all directions, holding, grasping, pressing, turning objects using hands, picking, lifting, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers.

Other Specifications and Requirements

Employee must observe and comply with all Safety policies and procedures. - Demonstrates safe, productive job performance. - Meets the company standards.

Qualifications Standards

Must have experience in a welding shop environment.

Performance Standards

Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, ability to perform work according to routine, while maintaining standards of performance and proper operation of equipment.