Welder - 3rd Shift

Scope:

Perform duties to layout, assemble, and weld any range of metal modules, including large complex units, in conformance with job specifications, working within the limits of standard or accepted practice.

Essential Duties:

Work from bill of materials (BOM), drawings, welding symbols, process sheets, blueprints, production schedule, and check lists.

Move components into place from staging areas using crane to rig and move large assemblies and units during construction process as required. Build fixtures as required for layout of components to required configuration for welding. Assemble and bolt components as required.

Clean components to remove contamination, layout and align in fixtures to suit welding requirements, and select filler metals based on information provided. Set up and operate AC/DC welding equipment, select electrodes, gas flow, amperage and other settings and weld components to suit requirements for configuration, structural strength, and visual appearance.

Verify conformance of first piece to specifications, using, angles, square, ruler, gauges, and measuring tape. Gauge work pieces randomly through run to ensure maintenance of settings and make adjustments as necessary.

Finish grind welds to meet cosmetic product standards. Visually inspect welds and complete production documentation, time records, and check lists.

Ensure welding equipment is maintained and in proper working order. Communicate maintenance requirements with supervisor.

Label completed parts with appropriate part number.

Stage completed parts for movement or move to subsequent operations to maintain work flow.

Other Duties:

Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements.

Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition. Consistently operate in keeping with all safety rules and requirements.

Other Duties: (Continued)

Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

American Welding Society (AWS) plate certified welder.

Tools and Equipment:

Use MIG and TIG welders, hand tools, power tools, welding machines, gas tanks, and torches, clamps, fixtures, grinders (bench and hand), pneumatic die grinder, measuring devices and fork lift.

Minimum Personal Protection Equipment (PPE):

Safety Glasses – ANSI Z87.1

Welding Helmet, minimum shade #9 – ANSI Z87.1

Leather Welding Gloves

Leather Welding Apron

Gloves – ANSI Cut 3 4544

Foot Protection, Steel Toe – ASTM F2413-11

Physical Demand:

Frequently push with up to 120 lbs. of force.

Occasionally push and pull up to 50 lbs.

Frequently lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Frequently stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, maneuver, stoop, squat, grasp, and reach.

Visual and aural acuity

Listening

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