Welder

Job Title: Welder FLSA Status: Hourly, Non Exempt

Department: Welding Reports To: Welding Supervisor

Prepared By: Shelly Lusti Prepared Date: 11/21/2019

Approved By: Dallas Boullion Approved Date: 11/22/2019

SummaryUnder the supervision of the Welding Supervisor, the Welder has primary responsibility to Tig & Mig welding of stainless-steel parts. Each job must be run with safety, accuracy and timeliness in the welding area.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Create quality welds according to blueprints (weld symbols).

2. Inspect welds for accuracy.

3. Change wire, welding, as needed.

4. Change gas tanks, as needed.

5. Ensure all equipment is properly set-up and used in a safe manner and that all safety devices are in use.

6. Monitor equipment and request maintenance when required.

7. Perform simple maintenance and repair as required.

8. Performs first piece inspections as well as all subsequent inspections as required by TCH standards.

9. Responsible for identifying and moving of all finished products to the proper location.

10. Assemble machines; bolt, weld, rivet, and fasten machine to foundation or other structures.

11. Operate various welding, soldering or brazing equipment to assemble parts.

12. Use various precision measuring equipment to check work as needed.

13. Operate hoist, dollies to move assemblies from one location to another.

14. Guide assisting personnel on correct procedures.

15. Will be required to cross-train as back-up in other areas of the manufacturing plant.

16. Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures.

17. Comply with all safety and sanitation regulations.

18. Required to have proper and accurate entry into the time and attendance system.

QualificationsTo 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

Requires education generally equivalent to a high school diploma with at least 1 year of experience working with mig and tig welding.

Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as layouts, blueprints, sketches. Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one situations to other employees in the organization.

Mathematical SkillsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, and circumference. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other QualificationsRequires the ability to operate various equipment to include welding equipment. Requires a broad knowledge of mechanics, metal properties, welding techniques and maintenance procedures and practices.

Physical DemandsThe 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, bend, reach above shoulders, talk or hear, taste or smell, and use foot/feet to operate machine. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work EnvironmentThe 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 regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee works in a production environment with the risk of injury. Some Safety equipment must be worn when working with the equipment in the shop. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Employee Acknowledgment Date:

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.