Welder

SUMMARY:

The Welder has primary responsibility is TIG and/or MIG welding of aluminum and steel parts. Each job must be run with safety, accuracy, and timeliness in the welding area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Must be able to properly and safely lift up to 50 lbs. pounds.
• Employee will not lift by self any items over 50lbs, you will ask for assistance.
• You will familiarize yourself with proper lifting and turning procedures using legs –not your back.
• Must be able to properly and safely operate machinery, as trained and authorized to do so by the company.
• Do not use machinery that you are not familiar with and have not been instructed in proper use techniques.
• Welding helmet, gloves, apron, and safety glasses MUST be worn at all times.
• Hearing protection MUST be used in any high noise areas, welding, grinding, hammering, air press, and cutting areas.
• DO NOT look at the welding area with naked eyes, as even a glace can cause damage. Always wear properly approved safety glasses to view the welding arc.
• You must wear an N95 dust/mist respirator mask when welding, cutting or grinding.
• You must wear rubber sole – leather type work shoes (no sneakers). Full-length pants and long sleeves shirts with forearms protectors (or) suitable welding jacket (or) welding apron and sleeves (no sleeveless shirts permitted).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

Must be physically able to lift 50lbs. Must be able to perform the job in a standing position for a length of shift. Must have welding experience using Tig/Mig Welder and adjusting amps on the welding machine. Must be able to use 1-2 lbs. hammer.

This is semi-strenuous work requiring good correct vision, lifting, stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, pulling, tuning, and walking from one workstation to another.

All safety procedures must be followed, and equipment worn properly.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in accordance with established standards and quality. 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/EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Welding: 1 year (Preferred)

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic addition and subtraction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those 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. Regular use of hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms (waist level). Must be able to lift, move, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.

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

Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to cold or hot weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS/COMPANY

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

COMPENSATION

Starting at $16/Hour