General Statement of Position

Welds a variety of steel products following prescribed methods and using generally predetermined settings. Handles and positions materials in existing fixtures. Follows TSCO standards, policies and objectives. This position performs all functions of welding, ensuring safety, quality and productivity. Swing shift positions are provided a shift differential in addition to the base rate of pay, for all hours worked. Day shift generally works from 6:00AM to 2:30PM, Monday through Friday. Swing shift generally works from 2:00 PM to 12:30 AM, Monday through Thursday.

Essential Job Functions

• Follow TSCO standards, policies and objectives.
• Proficiency with MIG welding for both stainless and mild steel materials.
• Ability to weld unfamiliar parts using only a full scale drawing.
• Fabricate directly from drawings, samples, or instructions without supervision.
• Inspect finished product to ensure accuracy.
• Communicate with other departments as necessary.
• Maintains general housekeeping for work area.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required

• Knowledge of weld equipment and ability to adjust and solve problems as needed.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to do basic math, including decimals and percentages.
• Must be able to adjust weld machine as necessary.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have working knowledge of common materials.
• Must have general knowledge of pre-determined, routine procedures to include loading and unloading of parts in machines, part inspection, blueprint reading, full scale drawing use and knowledge of inspection tool use.

Education and Experience Required

• At least one year of experience welding. MIG/TIG preferred.
• Must successfully complete a weld test as part of the screening process.

Physical Requirements

• Performing these duties will involve lifting, pulling, or pushing physical objects; standing, stooping and bending, walking and standing for long periods of time.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is required.
• Requires constant alertness and attention to detail.
• Work involves likelihood of irregularity of work schedule and/or overtime to meet customer demands.
• Working in hot, cold, noisy work areas and exposure to odors, fumes, and dust.
• Lift 1 30 lbs consistently.
• Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is required.
• PPE's include safety glasses, ear plugs if required, and steel-toed boots.

This is not necessarily a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when the circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, expedited jobs, change in workload or technological development.)

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, individuals holding this job will be required to perform the responsibilities listed here with or without reasonable accommodations provided by the company.