Welder

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Welder Department: [Dept]

Reports to: [role of supervisor] Effective Date: [Date]

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

A welder specializes in joining metal parts together using various welding techniques. Here at Golden our welders are skilled in Aluminum MIG welding. The welders are a part of a team that help create the materials needed to build the boat lifts. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Structural weld aluminum and Stainless components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Layout, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly using straight edges, combination squares. calipers, and rulers
• Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Utilize shop jigs and design simple fixtures to improve productivity.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
• Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
• Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained.
• Ensure outputs are meeting documented requirements.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
• Become familiar with each department and be willing to cross train when needed.
• Read and understand the production schedule, product descriptions written on tags, green sheets, work orders and plans.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area. Spills are to be cleaned up immediately, Floors kept free of metal shaving accumulation, hand tools and equipment kept clean and in good working order. 
• NEVER use a tool, ladder, machine, extension cord or any other item that is broken, cracked, guard removed, and do not attempt a quick fix of a compromised tool or equipment.
• Do not use any equipment that you have NOT been trained and certified on, including forklift. Do not attempt a set-up on equipment until you have been trained to do so.
• Never modify or substitute a material, weld wire, procedure, tag, hardware, or shop method without the proper authorization. 
• Operate safety equipment, use safe work habits, and follow all safety rules and regulations. 

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge of proper use of hand tools
• Understand common units of Measure and Use of a Tape Measure
• Read and understand the production schedule, product descriptions written on tags, green sheets, work orders and plans.
• Able to work with a minimum of supervision.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED and 1 year of applicable experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

Other Requirements:

• The employee will stand for extended periods of time and will need to be able to lift approximately 50-75 lbs.  
• Push-Pull up to 53 LBS to initiate movement of cart.
• Lift up to 75 LBS. Occasionally, 30 LBS. Frequently, 20 LBS Overhead
• Completed health screening questionnaire.
• Provided at least two professional references (upon request).
• Completed applications, resume and education if requested.