POSITION OVERVIEW: 
The Structural Welder is responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture product to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. 
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 
* Proficient in assigned welding techniques 
* Interpretation of mechanical drawings, including the ability to read weld symbols 
* Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys. 
* Working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.) 
* Conventional and precision measuring instruments 
* Process inspection, certification, and documentation 
* Welding equipment maintenance and inspection 
* Finish grinding applications using manual and power tools 
* Safety and Housekeeping 
* Other duties as assigned by the area supervisor 
JOB SKILLS 
* Ability to read blueprints 
* Proficient with the welding process 
* Ability to fill out inspection forms 
EDUCATION & TRAINING 
* High School diploma 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
* Successful completion of internal welding test 
* Relevant work experience 
* Five years of experience with various forms of welding 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
* Work performed in a shop environment; 
* Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable; 
* Physical effort equal to frequent moving of up to 50lbs materials; 
* Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach; 
* The use of Safety Glasses is required; 
* The use of earplugs is recommended; 
* Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day (with a lunch in between) and up to 6 days a week; 
* Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment. 
* Steel-toe boots required in Manufacturing Facility 
* May work at different workstations as production needs require, or shifts from one station to another, during the assembly process