Welder Trainee (Days)

Scope of Responsibility

• Performs production within prescribed codes and procedures.
• Completes Welder Training Program by passing a 2G qualification weld test.
• Administers a 2F Evaluation Test to determine skillset and knowledge base.

Essential Duties

• Plan, organize, pay attention to details, and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Works independently with minimal supervision once assignments or responsibilities are outlined and delegated.
• Displays a strong sense of ownership for work.
• Flexible and adaptable: Copes with ambiguity, change, and uncertainty effectively.
• Actively seeks and supports continuous improvement activities in process efficiencies, costs, and effectiveness of work.
• Knowledge of general safety guidelines and Sabre’s quality expectations.
• Manually positions pole assembly in pole rollers into proper position for welding.
• Reads and interprets drawings (including weld symbols) and specifications.
• Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides feet, inches, fractions, and decimals.
• Uses tables to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.
• Adjusts welding machines to achieve desired results.
• Uses oxy-fuel torch to pre-heat parts to be welded.
• Uses MCAW welding process to weld small components or assemblies.
• Wears protective equipment, including safety glasses, insulated welding gloves, leather sleeves and/or cape, and welding hood.
• Uses chipping hammer, wire brush, motorized grinders, and motorized wire brush to clean welded areas.
• Uses pneumatic drills and magnetic drills to drill various size holes on pole assembly.
• Visually inspects work to identify material discrepancies and ensure welds meet specifications.
• Uses a weld gauge to measure weld size.
• Operates assembly line conveyor system to move tubular shafts into position for cutting on band saw and for fitting.
• Operates band saw for cutting tubular shafts according to specifications.
• Works in confined areas at various locations on the small pole assembly line as necessary.
• Assists fitter in assembling pole assembly.
• Measures distances and angles using measuring tape, level, square, and angle finder.
• Uses oxy-fuel cutting torch and plasma-arc torch for cutting steel.
• Operates assembly line conveyor system to move tubular shafts into position for cutting on band saw and for fitting.
• Operates band saw for cutting tubular shafts according to specifications.
• Works in your shift as scheduled.
• Gets along with coworkers.

Position Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Skills & Abilities: Basic Math skills required. Must be able to read and write. Ability to read blueprints required. GMAW or Metal Core Welding experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand 100% of scheduled shift.
• Lifting, pushing, prying, and dragging heavy materials.
• Capable of bending, stooping, crawling under or over and occasional climbing of stairs/ladders heights up to 6 or 7 feet.
• Abnormal level of noise due to grinding, chipping, hammering requires hearing protection (ear plugs) be worn at all times.
• Adequate dexterity and stamina to sustain expected production effectively.
• Able to work in fast-paced work environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting and handling of materials.
• Manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individual.
• Able to work in an open environment exposed to extreme temperatures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts