Welder Trainee - Telecom Nights

Scope of Responsibility

• Manually positions pole assembly in pole rollers into proper position for welding
• Reads and interprets drawings (including weld symbols) and specifications to determine proper location of attachments, as well as weld size and configuration
• 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 within parameters of established welding procedures
• Frequently pushes, pulls, and lifts up to 50 pounds
• Uses oxy-fuel torch to pre-heat parts to be welded in accordance with published welding codes and specifications
• Uses GMAC or FCAW welding process to weld small components or assemblies in 1G and 2F positions
• Tack welds and/or finish welds to required production levels
• Wears protective equipment, including safety glasses, insulated welding gloves, leather sleeves and/or cape and welding hood
• Uses overhead cranes to transport and move material
• Visually inspects his/her work to identify material discrepancies and to ensure that welds have been completed satisfactorily in compliance with applicable drawings and specifications
• Uses overhead cranes to transport and move material
• Uses a weld gauge to measure weld size, standard and metric
• Reads and interprets work orders and daily production schedules
• Corrects labor reporting in MES system to ensure operations are complete
• Assists fitter in assembling pole assembly when needed
• Uses measuring tape, level, square and angle finder to measure distances and angles
• Uses oxy-fuel cutting torch and plasma-arc torch for cutting steel
• Operates assembly line cart 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
• Maintains a clean work area
• Properly welded and assembled poles according to the specified welding process
• Produces quality work in a timely manner
• Works safely according to OSHA standards including wearing the proper PPE to accomplish tasks

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• AWS Certification required for specific Welding operations
• Must have passed Welder Trainee certification and be AWS certified in MIG welding to meet MT and UT inspection quality assurance
• Basic shop mathematical aptitude and ability to thrive in a deadline driven environment
• Proficient in reading complex prints and specifications
• Versatile communication skills in English language
• Adequate dexterity and stamina to sustain expected production effectively
• Knowledge and awareness of the safety issues related to each operation performed within the department

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand 100% of scheduled shift
• Lifting, pushing, prying, and dragging heavy materials up to 50 pounds
• Must be capable of bending, stooping, crawling under or over and occasional climbing
• Abnormal level of noise due to grinding, chipping, hammering requires hearing protection (ear plugs) be worn at all times
• 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