SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Welding Area Manager lays out, fits, tack welds and welds machines and fabricated steel according to blueprints and specifications. Responsible for training employees on welding procedures, grinding procedures and blueprint reading. Sets up welding stations with parts and fixtures. Helps ensure that quality and safety standards are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in recording documents.
• Assists in quality, safety practices and high level of employee morale within the area.
• Communicates production schedules to area employees.
• Sets up all jobs utilizing jigs/fixtures according to Weiler blueprints and process sheets.
• Tacks weld parts according to blueprints, fixtures and process sheets.
• Welds all jobs in any welding position according to blueprints and process sheets.
• Sets and operates cutting torch safely and efficiently.
• Reads and understands measuring devices such as a tape measure, weld fillet gauge, a level, square, protractor or angle finder.
• Operates a carbon air arc-gouging tool safely and proficiently.
• Operates a hand-held plasma arc-cutting torch safely and efficiently.
• May finish grinding applications using manual and power tools.
• Accesses computer to look up information (prints, BOM).
• Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.

SUPERVISORY REPONSIBILITIES

This job is responsible to oversee assigned plant departments if the Area Manager is absent.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

3-5 years’ related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or additional related education preferred.

Welding certification from college or technical school preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

Blueprint Reading Certification

Forklift Operators Certification

Welder certification of unlimited thickness grooved plate in vertical up position for GMAW, FCAW and SMAW

Welder certification of unlimited thickness grooved plate in overhead position for GMAW, FCAW and SMAW

Successful completion of internal welding certification

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read, write and comprehend documents and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to internal and external individuals and groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

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

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic computer skills. Prior experience with a computer preferred.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Ability to troubleshoot painting problems and know how to resolve them. Ability to lead employees in the department.

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 is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with and use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and balance. The employee occasionally may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

The environment is typical for office administrative work; the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. However, while performing a portion of the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to loud noises, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. Certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses.