Welding

POSITION SUMMARY

Joins metal parts and fills seams and holes of metal components. Follows sketches and specifications. Inspects equipment and structures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment.
• Uses electricity and torches to produce heat and solder together components made from steel, titanium, copper, and other metals
• Welds small components like copper plumbing for residential use and large ones like pipelines for power plants or beams for buildings and bridges
• Consults blueprints and sketches to execute jobs and tasks to specification
• Assesses equipment, structures, materials, and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods
• Monitors equipment for appropriate usage and temperature
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of universal standards and specifications to meet building codes and legal requirements
• Develops working knowledge of dozens of methods used for welding a variety of materials and components
• Operates specialized machinery for industrial welding or supervises robots that do the same
• Trims metal components using heat, fire, and electricity
• Takes apart and disposes of large metal objects
• Monitors work environment for hazards and maintains healthy ventilation levels to avoid particle or gas inhalation
• Regularly report to Team Leader or Supervisor about parts shortages or machinery/tooling repair needs
• Maintain an acceptable work speed to keep parts flow up for the assembly lines
• Report all non-conforming activities and products to management
• Practice good housekeeping at all times
• Report any unsafe conditions or actions, and promote safe working conditions and environment
• Follow safety guidelines and policies to ensure safe work practices at all times

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred; or 6 months related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 

Experience: 1-3 years of sheet metal experience is preferred.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: Must be able to read and communicate in English. Knowledge of operational excellence principles, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S is preferred.