Welder/ Fabricator

Position Summary: Steel Fabrication,welding, and cutting using gas and electric welding and material processing equipment._ Essential Duties and Responsibilities_:Entry Level Welder:- Observes all safety procedures, rules and regulations, and instruction in performance of job duties.- Operates or tends to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), welding processes.- Uses hand grinder for weld preparation and finished weld profiles per specifications utilizing appropriate shop grinders or tools.- Operates material handling equipment and follows material handling procedures- Reviews job orders to evaluate and comply with customer Quality requirements as defined in the job order.- Able to read and follow shop drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly and welding operations.- Lays out, positions, aligns and secures parts prior to assembly; drills (and/or taps) holes according to shop drawings utilizing appropriate drill and tap.- Records product identification on required paperwork for control and traceability.- Accepts responsibility and evaluates own work quality.- Performs tolerance acceptance measurement duties as required.- Records work completion and signoffs as required.- Assists proof (load) test operations and records test results on required document.- Reports failures to management for evaluation and documentation.- Demonstrates ability to participate in improvement processes and work in a team environment.- Questions, challenges, and brings to the attention of management any situation or condition that compromises the quality and/or safety of coworkers, the end user, or the property of either.Levels of Required Education and Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience:- High School diploma or equivalency- Minimum 3 months welding experience or technical welding trainingPhysical Demands:The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Frequency- Occasional: sitting, lifting and carrying 20 to 50 lbs., climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, overhead lifting and work on ladders- Frequent: walking, lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs., lifting and carrying 10 to 20 lbs., pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, handling, fine manipulation and grasping- Constant: walking,repetitive use of hands and feetWorking Conditions: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 of this job.- While performing the duties of this job, employees typically work indoors in a controlled environment.- Often exposed to a number of hazards including very hot materials and intense light created by the arc.- Welders must wear safety shoes, safety glasses and other required company provided PPE dependent on the specific task at hand- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud but hearing protection is available Minimum Salary: 22 Maximum Salary: 22 Salary Unit: Hourly

Created: 2024-11-02