Production Welder

Job Description

 

Summary:  
Assists in the creation and maintenance of welding/fitting procedures as required in support of product or process improvement initiatives. This position is responsible for all Mig and Tig welding of high quality pars, subassemblies, and finished product.  Must clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind or bolt components parts to obtain required configuration and positions for welding. Ensures the maintenance of a safe work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations

• Manufactures and assembles metal fabrications i.e. ferrous and non-ferrous using appropriate equipment and processes provided

• Manufactures and assembles, fabricated and mechanical components, structures and vessels from drawings

• Maintains a consistent standard of work and performance in compliance with regulatory and Quality Assurance standards

• Ensures the performance of work and the maintenance of work environment that meets safety goal objectives

• Assists in the development and implementation of product improvement initiatives and identifies where improvements in function, efficiency and quality can be achieved

• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

• Knowledge of welding techniques

• Able to read and understand mechanical drawings and weld prints

• Strong knowledge of basic math

• Ability to recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area; evaluates and selects solutions from established options

• Good communication and organizational skills

          
Education/Experience:
A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations. 0-2 years of relevant experience.

Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:
Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:
Vocational training, apprenticeships in welding or the equivalent experience in related field 

Supervisory Responsibilities:
No direct reports.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.