BOH-Piledriver / Welder

Summary of Position:

Lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, and building and bridge parts, according to blueprints and knowledge of welding and metallurgy.

• Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together. Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding [WELDER, TACK (welding)].
• Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment [WELDER, COMBINATION (welding)].
• May assemble parts by bolting and riveting.
• May repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torch, straightening press, and hand tools, and be designated Welder, Structural Repair (welding).
• May specialize in using one welding process and be designated Welder-Fitter, Arc (welding); Welder-Fitter, Gas (welding).
• May specialize in fitting and welding components of metal tools, dies, and fixtures and be designated Welder, Tool And Die (welding).

Physical Demands: According to this analysis, this job is classified as:

Medium: Lifting 50 # maximum, frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects up to 20 #; unrestricted walking and standing. 100 % of the time.

Full Duty JA-Piledriver Welder 2

Physical Requirements: In an average work day, the employee is required to:

Never

Rarely

<1%

Occasionally

1-33%

Constantly

67-100%

Sit

Stand -Frequently - 34-66%

Walk-Frequently - 34-66%

Lift/Carry 10#-Frequently - 34-66%

Lift/Carry 20# - Occasionally - 1-33%

Lift/Carry 50# - Rarely - <1%

Lift/Carry 100# - Never

Push/Pull -Frequently - 34-66%

Bend -Frequently - 34-66%

Twist -Frequently - 34-66%

Crawl- Occasionally - 1-33%

Squat- Occasionally - 1-33%

Climb- Occasionally - 1-33%

Kneel- Occasionally - 1-33%

Reach-Frequently - 34-66%

Drive- Never

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to Weather
• Extreme Cold
• Extreme Heat
• Wet and/or Humid
• Noise
• Vibration

Hazards

• Moving Machinery;
• Electric Shock;
• High Exposed Places;
• Explosives;
• Toxic or Caustic Chemicals;

Lunch, Breaks & Safety

Specific breaks scheduled throughout the day - ½ hour lunch

Safety equipment required