Set Up

Position Summary: 

Working from drawings, specifications, bills of material, material specifications, welding instructions and codes, sets up, fits, clamps, bolts and tack welds diversified structural and weldment assemblies in accord with dimensional and alignment requirements. Requires knowledge of welding technology in addition to welding experiences; fulfills ASME section IX Welding Qualifications. Provides leadership and guidance to helpers and others as they may be assigned to assist. .

Key Results Areas by level of work: 

Level I: Quality – Complete and accurate work performed efficiently

• Production quality and efficiency using appropriate tools and equipment, qualified to perform special processes as needed.
• Working from drawings, specifications, manuals, codes, etc., determines the sub-assemblies necessary, the centerlines and quadrant locations for shell openings.
• Directs or personally cuts out these openings.
• Fits up and tack welds nozzles, plates, lift lugs, couplings and reinforcements specified for large units.
• Makes temporary fixtures when standard fixtures are not available.
• Sets up face block, jogs and fixtures in proper locations to minimize the effect of heat, weld distortion and shrinkage during subsequent welding operations.
• Repairs and straightens damaged or bent parts. 
• Size of positioning of work may require incumbents of this position to operate a variety of material handling equipment including jibs, overhead cranes, and their accessories. 
• May design and make templates.
• Is alert to subsequent machining allowances
• May consult with welder on methods to offset effects of heat on dimension alignment to obtain final dimension and weld appearance.
• May be involved with Supervisor and Drafting/Engineering when corrective action is required because of non-conformities or drawing errors.
• Where products are repetitive, may fabricate and construct fixtures, position riqs and their devices to expedite production.
• Uses an assortment of measuring tools such as straight edge, tape, welding gauges, etc. to ensure proper weld dimensions
• Consistently meets customer’s quality requirements and expectations.

Follow instructions – oral and/or written

• Can properly read all blueprint and work instructions
• Will provide instruction and guidance to employees assigned to assist and as required, will participate in training of welders and other employees of the department of lesser classification.  
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor, or his/her designate.

Safety & housekeeping

• Work may require use of scaffold, ladders, forklift, and/or scissor lift.
• Work may require the use of a crane or hoist to move part.
• Maintains a clean work area with no clutter.
• Practices safety at all times while at work.
• Follows safety policies and procedures and speaks up when others are non-compliant.
• Wears all safety equipment for area of work.

Continual Improvement suggestions

• Keeps an open mind to others continuous improvement suggestions
• Bring continuous improvement suggestions to the appropriate team member.
• Professional Development 
• Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job
• Will follow up with supervisor on professional development goals and opportunities
• Takes an interest and lets it be known that they have a desire to grow with the company

Qualifications: 

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required. 

Education and Training

• High school Diploma/GED
• BOCES or trade school or its equivalent in on the job training

Experience: 

• Knowledge of welding
• Competent in use of material handling equipment

Other:

• Must be willing to work overtime as required.

Skills: 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

1. Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by GHM, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on GHM or the client’s property or job site. 
2. Strong organization and time management skills. 
3. High attention to detail. 
4. Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values. 
5. Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team oriented culture. 
6. Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail and mail. 
7. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company matters. 
8. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 
9. Maintain a collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders. 
10. Obtains support and cooperation from others and reciprocates; demonstrates positive behaviors, displaying tact, respect, and understanding when dealing with others; proactively engages and confronts issues to achieve continual improvement. 
11. Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others attention. 
12. Demonstrates pride in workmanship and commitment to continual quality improvement; maintains clean, organized work area; maintains accurate and timely labor reporting; makes improvement based on lessons learned; maintains strict adherence to quality system requirements. 
13. Adheres to safety and regulatory program requirements, policies, and procedures; promptly reports safety/health concerns; utilizes personal protective equipment as required; maintains organized, clean work environment. 
14. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
15. Ability to thrive in a team environment.    

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others. Corrected vision to 20/20 or adequate and ability to identify and distinguish colors.
•  Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is also exposed to high level of manufacturing and equipment noise. Duties are performed indoors in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes. Exposure to hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts with vibration.