SUMMARY

Lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, and material handling equipment by performing the following duties.

Pay will depend on experience and weld test during interview.  $18+

Must be able to do a smooth, steady width, no burns, and hold a flat wide weld bead for that perfect cosmetic look wanted.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding.

Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.

Grinds welds to required finish

Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.

Sets up equipment and welds parts, using manual gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and/or manual gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and gas welding equipment.

Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Individual must pass the Blueprint Reading & Mathematics Test with a score of 80% or better and must pass the Weld Test to the satisfaction of the Plant Supervisor or designated personnel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Also two years experience blue print reading is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blue prints, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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 is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  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.