Status: 

Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-time

Overview: 

The Welder will weld, cut, and braze metal pieces and products by using flame-cutting and hand welding equipment.

Key Abilities for Position Success: 

Building Collaborative Relationships:  Must have the ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.  Confronts all problems with an intent to find solutions rather than blame.  Establishes “win-win” relationships as opposed to “us versus them” relationships.

Reflects Company Values:  Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability

 Daily Duties:

• Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
• Always make safety a priority.
• Comply with OSHA safety laws and regulations.

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models, and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of mathematics as related to welding assignments.
• Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve practical problems, make logical decisions, and communicate ideas.