Position Summary

The welder is primarily responsible for setting up and operating the welding machine. This includes reviewing the drawings for welding specifications.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Review work order

• Verifies sales order number to job
• Review drawings for welding specifications

2. Sets up and operate Welding Machine

• Set up heat and wire speed on welding machine
• Weld parts
• Check first piece inspection and run production
• Grind and remove all splatter from welded areas
• Sign off on operation

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings
• Basic math knowledge which includes the use of measuring tools
• Familiar with operating the welding machine and cutting torch

Competencies

• Ability to work in an environment that produces excellent quality and quantity work
• Ability to organize and prioritize jobs
• Ability to communicate – verbally and written

• High School diploma or GED
• Shop experience in fabricating and MIG welding
• Familiarity with welding machine and cutting torch, operating the forklift and overhead crane
• Typical machine shop environment.
• Able to work additional hours
• Willing to be cross-trained on different machines
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to lift, push, and pull 25 pounds unassisted