SUMMARY

This position is responsible for welding together metal components with arc and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as machine bases, parts, plant equipment. All managers, supervisors and employees are responsible for supporting company quality policies and initiatives, as well as promoting and supporting continuous improvement efforts

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for planning, determining/selecting appropriate welding procedures and techniques.

• Accurately selects type of welding equipment and consumable rod required to conform to the metal characteristics of the components to be welded.
• Accurately determines material setups, welding positions and the specifications involved.
• Correctly and routinely sets up welding equipment required, clamps material to be welded to dimensional requirements.
• Typically determines most appropriate gas (with proper regulation) and orifice to obtain proper welds and maximum strength.
• Determines various techniques and procedures appropriate to the types of welding to be performed.

Responsible for performing welding ranging from standard to specialized and involved, using arc or gas methods (or combinations) to weld diversified work.

• Uses correct techniques to minimize distortion and warpage and provide welds of required strength and required appearance.
• Typically makes use of proper measurement devices necessary to maintain required accuracy. Works with an understanding of Department and Plant requirements.
• Routinely practices safety necessary for himself and all other employees.
• Cleans products before welding; cleans products after welding, prior to delivery to next work center/Department.
• Uses the tools and skills of continuous quality improvement (i.e., measurement, corrective action).

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Less than a high school education. Blueprint reading skill required. Required to know welding symbols.

( ) Welding Entry requirements: Industrial Welding and six months experience.

( ) Welder B requirements: Industrial Welding and 3-7 years experience.

( ) Welder A requirements: Industrial Welding and 7-10 years experience.

Additional classes (courses, seminars) would include the following: welding classes and blueprint reading

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Basic ability to read and write/print.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract and use basic measurement tools.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out basic instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of these that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or fell, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.