Welder I- Inner Space Department

Job summary :

Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.  Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.  Requires assembly  and finishing skills to complete product to delivery. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.  Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions :

• Responsible to make sure that all parts are the correct size per the blueprint as evidenced by additional measuring and reading of the blueprint.
• Responsible for installing electrical wires and all related hook ups as evidenced by the blueprint.
• Assembles all components of the product and tests that the product will work before shipping as evidenced by the quality check from the engineering department before shipment to the customer.
• Grinds, sands and polishes the product in the most time efficient and cost effective manner as evidenced by department standards.
• Welds product and verifies that all completed welds are acceptable for finishing as evidenced by minimal returns to the welding department to repair welds.
• Designs and fabricates as needed due to engineering changes or incorrect fit of product as evidenced by supervisor's observation.
• Repairs welds sent back from the finishing department as evidenced by the repaired product.
• Required to use the protective ventilation equipment at each workstation as evidenced by the supervisor's observation and employee's daily use of the system.
• Fills out inventory pull sheets for all product used as evidenced by the receipt of the sheets into the office with appropriate job numbers on all forms.
• Deliver and distribute all welded materials to finishing as evidenced by the traveler.
• Process job orders in a timely and accurate manner as evidenced by the completed traveler with appropriate job number.
• Logs into the shop management computer system to allow for an accurate accounting of time spent on a particular job as evidenced by labor reports produced by the E2 system.
• Responsible to clean up area at the end of each shift as evidenced by supervisor's observation.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of material, methods, tools and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in poor lighting, heating and ventilation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in extreme hot and cold conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in dirty and noisy areas.
• Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints.
• Demonstrated ability to sketch schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to work in tight places.
• Demonstrated ability to lift moderately heavy objects (50-90 pounds).
• Demonstrated ability to do excessive walking, standing, bending and stooping.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to operate various types of welders. (Example :   Mig, Tig, stick welding and spot welding on various types of metals.)

14.  Other duties as required by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements :

Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.  May be required to complete an apprenticeship and / or formal training in area of specialty. May require 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.  A valid driver's license preferred.  Special Welding Certifications may be required.

Abilities Required : Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.