What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder 1 position at DEN HARTOG INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- When Coordinator is unavailable, retrieves and organizes various metal components needed for work order.
- Positions components in jigs or fixtures on stands or drums; connects valves to fuel gas cylinders; activates flow of gases; uses wire welding gun according to specifications or type and thickness of metal.
- Holds welding gun at proper angle to metal components and guides along weld joint applying molten wire to form weld. Examines weld for bead size and other specification.
- Lays out, positions, and tack welds product. Welds along weld lines.
- Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or splatter.
- Once assembled, stages product for Coordinator to transport to other areas of the plant for additional finish work. Operates gantry and other material handling equipment as needed.
- Uses computer system to clock “in and out” of jobs and record any other needed information.
- Works as member of DHI Team, handling whatever assignments are necessary to meet production schedule. Assignments may include welding, painting, shearing, or working in other divisions, etc.
- Projects enthusiasm about the company through positive interactions with others, including internal and external customers.
- Complies with company policies.
