What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Welder position at Polydeck Screen?
- Job Purpose/Summary:
The Fab – Welder A Tables I position is responsible for setting up and operating machines to fabricate structural tubing, angle, bar stock and materials into frames and conversions. Sets up and welds custom orders.
- Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Reviews and reads blueprints, work order and engineering specifications to determine set ups.
- Knowledge and use of safe rigging techniques is essential for the safety of self and others.
- Locates and transports materials, measures and marks bar stock and materials; makes cuts using hydraulic saws. Rechecks measurements to specifications.
- Transfers cut materials to next operation on worktable.
- Lays out materials; measures and marks tube locations for drilling and grinding operations.
- Plans weld sequence by clamping and tacking materials together. Continually inspects ensuring that specifications are met.
- Able to pass certification requirements after 30 days.
- Performs horizontal and vertical welds on frame using appropriate penetration and fusion.
- Performs finishing of frame and inspects for quality.
- Maintains good housekeeping, 5S and safety practices in work area.
- Reports labor and materials to ERP system as required.
- Perform related duties as required.
- Skills/Certifications:
- Welding certification required for all required WPS’s in Fab.
- Overhead crane
- Minimum Education & Work Experience Required:
- High school or GED diploma with some specialized courses or certificate.
- 2-3 years’ work experience in heavy fabrication environment.
- Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Read blueprints.
- Reading Bill of Materials on Work Order to ensure proper parts are used.
- Calculate measurements.
- Capable of training others.
- Supervisory Responsibility & Budget Accountability:
- Accountable for the quality of frames produced, meeting productivity targets daily.
- Little responsibility for the safe actions of others, but should have high situational awareness when moving parts through shop.
- The job is performed in a manufacturing environment where dust and noise are prevalent.
Salary : $25 - $29