JOB PURPOSE:
The Welder will use hand welding and flame cutting equipment to weld together metal components and part
or to cut/trim metal objects to a dimension as specified by layouts or blueprints.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Welds metal parts or components together using Seam and MIG welds
- Guides electrodes or torch along weld line at specified speed and angle to weld, melt, cut or trim metal
- Reviews layouts, blueprints or diagrams in preparation for welding or cutting metal components
- Selects and inserts electrode or gas nozzle into holder and connects hoses and cables to obtain gas or specified amperage, voltage or polarity
- Connects and adjust regulator pressures to suit application
- Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts using welding equipment
- Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead position
- Positions work pieces and clamps together or assembles in jigs or fixtures
- Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag or spatter using hand scrapper, power chipper or portable grinder.
- Watching dials and gauges to make sure a machine is working properly
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Proficient knowledge of Seam and MIG Welds
- High School Education or GED with 4 or more years’ experience
- Ability to read Blueprints
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.