Welder - 1st Shift

JOB SUMMARY:

Lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and building and bridge parts by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding.

 Reads shop drawings and weld fillet gauges

 Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.

 Bolts, clamps and track-welds part to secure in position for welding.

 Sets up equipment and welds parts in normal position and out of positions; such as vertical plate and tubular connections, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment

 Assembles parts by bolting and riveting.

 Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.

 Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Keep work area clean and organized.

 Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and DEMANDS:

 Must be able to stand/walk for an extended period of time.

 Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis. Lifting in excess of 50 lbs. requires use of a forklift or assistance. 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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

 Basic ability to read, writes, and speaks in English.

 Ability to read shop drawings and weld fillet gauges

 Class A or B welder, with unlimited GMAW certification

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.