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Welder

Position: Welder

Reports To: Production Supervisor 

Job Summary

For the Welding operations in the Plant:  Welds with all processes on all types of materials and products fabricated by the Company.  Interprets blue prints and procedures, fits parts and performs quality welds.  Directs and instructs other operators on the Welding operations as required by the Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates all of the welding equipment and torches.
• Follows correct procedures for the welding processes.
• Verifies that a quality weld process has occurred with each welding; i.e. that weld seams meet specification standards.
• Depending on the Work Station assigned:  Applies inspection stamp to accepted products.
• Sets up, maintains and adjusts welding equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment used in the welding process.
• Provides instructions to others as necessary to complete the assigned welding processes.
• Operates a forklift to move products, materials and parts.
• Positions product with clamps and hammering as necessary.
• As production schedule demands:  Switch from stainless steel to carbon steel wire, etc.
• Depending on the Work Station assigned: 

   a.  Receives the product from the roller line, maneuvers it into the manipulator, and adjusts the position of theproduct to complete the assigned welding process.

   b.  Positions and maneuvers the product, parts and equipment in the welding process manually and / or using a hoist as necessary to complete the assigned welding process.

   c.  Positions a ladder and box to get in and out of the product in order to do welding inside the product.

• Handles parts, materials, equipment and tools used in the welding process.
• Completes the required records, i.e. ISO data, inventory of serial numbers, and Labor Time Sheets.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• In addition to the ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of this job, the following minimum qualifications are required:

    a.  Pass the #1 Welder Classification Standard Exam.

    b.  MIG/TIG welding

    c.  Reading Skills:  Demonstrates the ability to read and understand directions, blue prints, ISO procedures and description sheets.

    d.  Communication Skills:   

        Written:  Demonstrates the ability to complete Labor Time Sheets, and to accumulate / record data in compliance with the ISO procedures; i.e. record clock number on tank. 

        Verbal:  Demonstrates the ability to clearly communicate with all other operators.

        Math Skills:  Demonstrates the ability to add and subtract; and multiply and divide.

        Measurement Skills:  Demonstrates the ability to measure distances using a tape measure.

Work Relationships

• Communicates with all other Welding operators and personnel throughout the Plant.
• All classifications of welders train and assist other welders and operators in the Welding Department as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Communicate and cooperate with outside vendors as required.

To apply, contact: dpitcock@hooveribcs.com