Welding Technician

Essential Functions

• Understands and performs with assistance all welding processes to repair and fabricate equipment, including but not limited to Stick, MIG, TIG, Dual Shield/Flux Core Wire, Sub arc, tin ware repair welding with Technician III or IV assistance.
• Determines appropriate welding process based on repair type.
• Sets up equipment properly according to the function and application.
• Understands properties of various types of steel and other welding metals (including but not limited to hardness; brittleness; elongation; tensile, etc.) and can determine the best type for the repair.
• Performs fabrication, including but not limited to line-boring; straightening, etc.
• Handles all public and internal inquiries in a prompt and friendly manner.
• Adheres to all customer care standards.
• Actively cares and advocates safety at Western States. Adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• May accomplish training and serve as a team member in support of Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Works within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency in all welding processes and fabrication.
• Ability to attain certification in all welding processes required; AWS certification preferred.
• Understanding of the metric system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Consistent attendance and timeliness.
• Able to work overtime with little or no notice.

Education and Experience

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Associate Degree from an accredited vocational school preferred.
• Previous experience with MIG, TIG, and Stick processes preferred.
• Proficiency or certification as a welder/fabricator of heavy equipment preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of CAT equipment preferred.
• One year minimum welding and industry-specific machine work experience required.
• Line boring experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

Physical Characteristics

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs in accordance with Western States’ Lifting Safe Work Practice to include amount and approach.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and environment.
• Exposure to high noise level.
• Exposure to fumes.