Welder I

Summary:

A Welder I fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques. Reviews blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process. Cleans and inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness.

Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility:

• MIG welding with the ability to weld components as specified
• Produce various items and equipment according to H&S approved processes using fabricating and welding techniques and equipment 
• Prepares parts and part surfaces, assembles, tacks, and welds parts together per print
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures
• Notifies Lead when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered
• Adheres to company quality protocols and processes
• Perform job duties in an ethical, professional manner which is consistent with the H&S handbook
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management
• Perform duties with safety first quality mind set

Skills and Abilities:

• Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the area
• Possess a moderate understanding of the general aspects of the job  
• Has a basic understanding of blueprints and can identify how the parts go together
• Ability to read tape measures
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• The ability to weld tier one parts to standard alone after getting instruction from senior personal 

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of general work experience
• Must be able to demonstrate welding ability by passing an in-house weld test

Direct Reports: None

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Use these codes to complete this section: "F" for frequently; "O" for occasionally; "N" for not at all.

Physical Activity

On the job the employee must:

(F) Bend 

(O) Sit

(F) Squat 

(F) Stand

(O) Crawl 

(F) Walk

(O) Climb 

(F) Push/Pull

(F) Kneel 

(F) Handle objects (manual dexterity)                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

(F) Reach above shoulder level

(F) Use fine finger movements

(F) Repetitive movement

( ) Other      

Must carry/lift loads of:

(F) Light (up to 25lbs.)

(F) Moderate (25-50lbs.)

(O) Heavy (no greater than 70lbs.)

Physical Exposure

On the job the employee:

(F) Is exposed to moderate or excessive (underline) noise

(F) Is around moving machinery

(F) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

(F) Is exposed to dust

(O) Is exposed to fumes

(O) Drives motorized equipment

(O) Works in confined quarters

(N) Unprotected heights

( ) Other      

Physical Ability: Acceptable Minimum

Vision: (x) Good ( ) Poor ( ) Blind

Color Vision: ( ) Normal (x) Impaired 

Hearing: ( ) Normal (x) Moderate Loss ( ) Deaf

Talking/Speech: (x) Good ( ) Fair ( ) Mute