WELDER HELPER

JOB SUMMARY

The Welder Helper primarily assists skilled welders by performing tasks like preparing work areas, supplying materials and tools, holding pieces during welding, cleaning up after welding, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed, essentially supporting the welder to complete their work efficiently; they may also perform basic metal cutting and grinding tasks as needed, often working under the supervision of a lead welder. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Prior experience or schooling preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of metalworking principles.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Physical strength and dexterity to handle heavy materials and tools.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Willingness to learn welding techniques and safety procedures.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists welders in the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of metal structures and equipment.
• Clean and maintain welding equipment and work area.
• Loading and unloading materials, transporting metal pieces to the welding station, and ensuring proper stock levels. 
• Holding metal pieces in place during welding, adjusting welding machine settings as directed, and managing the flow of welding materials. 
• Performing basic cutting and grinding tasks to prepare materials for welding. 
• Interpreting basic blueprints and work instructions to understand project requirements.
• Adhering to safety procedures, wearing proper protective gear, and identifying potential hazards. Maintain a clean and organized work area, always adhering to safety protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SHIFT INFORMATION

The standard work schedule for a Welder is Monday – Friday 7:00am to 3:45 pm with a 45-minute lunch break. May be required to work extended (> 8 hour) time periods and/or travel occasionally. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently or over 50 with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires the ability to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed by posted signs and written instructions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works in a non-climate-controlled shop setting, with outdoor exposure during the workday. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.   

We offer a drug-free workplace environment and require a pre-employment drug screen. All applicants are subject to pre-employment security background checks, and some positions may require pre-employment physical fitness for duty tests. All personnel are subject to random, post-accident/injury, for cause, discretionary drug and alcohol testing.

Teichman Group, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.