What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at Lewco, Inc. and Careers?
SUMMARY: Individuals in this position fit-up and weld company products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Welds company products at standard rate using GMAW (“MIG”)
- Uses drawings to fit-up company products
- Uses personal tools to assist in the above
- Works with other welders on large projects
- Consistently meets quality standards and documents the same as required
- Designs and builds jigs and fixtures as needed
- Interacts with engineering for clarity and problem solving
- Uses GTAW (“TIG”) and FCAW welding processes when required
- Interprets drawings to layout and fit-up large/complex weldments
- Mentors less experienced team members
- Assumes leadership role coordinating team members on large projects
- Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. However, Welders that support their supervisor in managing team members may earn a Cell Leader role.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Pass pre-employment math & measurement test
- Pass GMAW (MIG) weld test
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, including weld symbols preferred
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- High school or Trade school welding certificate preferred
- 7 year(s) experience required
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Must be able to read and write in the English language
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Able to convert decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals
- Ability to read a tape measure within 1/16”
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Basic keyboarding skills including printing documents
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is an industrial metal fabrication shop with exposure to machinery, fumes, and airborne particles. The noise level in the non-air-conditioned work environment is moderate. All required PPE, including steel toe shoes, must be worn and a clean work environment must be maintained.
NOTE:
This Job Description may be modified due to business necessity. LEWCO, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations regarding these duties, responsibilities, and qualifications in compliance with Federal and State disability laws. EOE.