Welder-Rework

Summary Description:

Perform welding operation on authorized products that require cosmetic weld repairs and reworks castings as required.  

Essential Functions:

• Welds castings with the use of a tig welder.
• Ensures area requiring weld is cleaned by grinding the area to guarantee a proper weld.
• Reports any castings that cannot be repaired to department leader to be disposed of properly.
• Maintains an appropriate supply of gas, welding rods and other supplies required to perform the welding function.
• Submits record of welded product to QC daily.
• Maintain welding area clean.
• Conducts rework on castings requiring repairs using air tools and grinding belt.
• Remove welds and blends in imperfections.
• Removes excess material and/or repairs casting imperfections found on casting by the inspection process.
• Records rework information in shop floor manager the entering the required information.
• Performs duties of Packaging inspector when there is no welding work.
• Perform all other job-related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with Company’s safety policies and procedures.

Packaging inspector:

• Review shop card attached to basket to understand what you are looking for when inspecting castings.
• Pick up and visually inspect each casting to the specifications outlined on the shop card.
• Use liquid weld to fill small holes and polishing clothe to blend into casting when dry.
• Give larger defects to Department Lead to have welded or scrapped out.
• Place box onto a skid and place castings into the box keeping track of how many castings are in the box.  
• Place cardboard between each layer of castings to prevent dings or damage to the castings during travel.
• Keep accurate counts of each layer of castings.
• Add up each layer for a grand total of castings inside the box.
• Give paperwork to Shipping Coordinator
• Perform any and all other job-related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with Company’s safety policies and procedures.

Skills or Experience Required:

Must have High School diploma or GED. 

Must have Tig Welding Experience

Must be able to use the following machines, tools, equipment and/or work aids:

Manual hand truck, and/or motorized hand truck

Tig Welder

Safety Rules & Functions:

Welding

• Keep all flammable materials at a minimum of 20’ away from welding operations.
• Store compressed gas in the upright position, caps on, and chained in place.
• Shut gas off at the burner handle and at the tank.
• Keep weld booth curtains closed during welding.
• Notify Supervisor when weld booth curtain needs repaired or replaced.