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SUMMARY: Perform all tasks required to fabricate welded assemblies in compliance with contract/customer specifications, company policies and/or procedures, American Welding Society (AWS) and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Proper use and maintenance of equipment including, but not limited to, all wire welders, wire feeders, magnetic base drills, pneumatic grinders, stud welders, air arc equipment, flame cutting torches and portable plasma torches.
• Set up and operate appropriate welding equipment, adjust electrical output, load and replace wire as needed, clean and replace tips.
• Set up and operate associated tooling and accessories as required. Set up and operate material handling equipment as needed.
• Verify accuracy of work per AWS, AISC, customer and internal quality control standards, guidelines and restrictions. Cooperate fully with internal and external quality control personnel.
• Work from written/verbal instructions, blueprints, patterns, orders, lists and scheduling practices.

• Handle movement of materials, supplies, tools and equipment to and from the work area as required.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance including, but not limited to, lubricating, cleaning and making minor adjustments. Assist as required in upkeep of fabrication facility.
• Maintain clean and orderly work and break areas through proper storage of materials, supplies, tools and equipment.
• Accurately complete all required documentation including, but not limited to, time cards, maintenance request forms, safety forms and personnel forms.
• Effectively communicate changes in priorities or completion dates due to unscheduled projects of higher priority or urgency.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1 year experience or educational courses in welding, and/or fabrication industry preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Accurate knowledge of AWS standard weld symbols, welding symbols and AISC standard procedures including, fillet welds, groove welds, plug welds, slot welds, seam welds, flange welds and stud welds.

• Ability to demonstrate required skill levels for appropriate AWS certifications.
• Knowledge and skill in the operation and maintenance of material handling equipment, welding equipment and all accessory tools or equipment used in the fabrication process including, but not limited to, pneumatic hand tools, standard hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow complex directions, instructions and/or other forms of production communications.
• Ability to work with other areas and departments to coordinate work flow and achieve optimum output.
• Demonstrates high degree of professional behavior, appearance, work ethic, attention to detail, honesty and reliability.
• Demonstrates ability to manage stress constructively and maintain professional, positive, even temperament during periods of frustration, ambiguity and change. Demonstrable skills in interpersonal communication and conflict management.