What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder Helper position at J. Irwin Company, Ltd.?
Job Description : Welder Helper
FLSA Status : Hourly Non-exempt position
Benefits eligibility : 60 days after hire date
Full Time
Reports to : Welder
Job Purpose : Assist Welder in performing pipe or plate welding projects in the field while learning Welder tasks—acts as an apprentice to the Welder
Job Duties :
- Assist welder in all duties required to include :
Install and verify operation of pipe and fittings
Skills / Qualifications : High school diploma or equivalent knowledge and experience required. Field experience and knowledge of pipeline construction. Interest in becoming a welder / working through an apprenticeship. Attention to detail, initiative, and reliability.
Physical Demands : 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand for long periods of time, perform repetitive physical and mental activities, have face-to-face and telephone contact with individuals or teams, have telephone conversations, meet strict deadlines and work with others in a group or team. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment : Work environment characteristics 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 of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to extreme weather conditions. The work is performed outdoors on the jobsite where the employee will be exposed to extreme heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment can be extreme on the jobsite.
Work Hours : Work hours are generally a regular work week of 40 hours; however, exact hours to work each day may vary as required.
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