Welder

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operates mechanized, or semi-automatic equipment to weld structural beams, using processes such as gas metal arc, and submerged arc welding.

Operates equipment safely and uses safe work habits while performing his/her job function.

Clamps, holds, tack-welds, and grinds component parts to obtain required joint configurations and positions for welding.

Monitors the fitting and welding processes to avoid warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materials. The welder examines work pieces for defects and measures work pieces with squares, and tape measures to ensure conformance with specifications.

Ability to read blue prints, welding procedures, safety and quality standards, and effectively utilize equipment relevant to the work.

Provide high quality workmanship to applicable code standards.

Recognizes, sets up, and operates hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as air arc gouger, oxy-fuel torch, and grinders.

Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to welding, using straight edges, combination squares, calipers, and tape measure.

Maintaining work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.


• Welding Certificate from a vocational or technical school or 1 year of welding experience. Preferred not required


• Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and look ahead


• Perform maintenance on equipment


• Organized and strong attention to detail


• Mechanical aptitude with ability to comply with inspections checklists, operating maintenance instruction and other work-related information


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.


• Previous history of consistent attendance with the ability to be to work on time on daily basis

• Positive attitude and desire to work as a team player


• Excellent communication skills


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  • Ability for cross training in other areas of the plant
  
  
  • Must be willing to operate a forklift in safe and efficient with the ability to obtain a certification
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • 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; climb or balance and talk or hear.
    
    
    • The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
    
    
    • The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
    
    
    • Follow safety procedures including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment
    
    
    • Legacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer