WELDER

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Supports operations in welding. Each job must be completed with safety, accuracy and timeliness in the welding area.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create quality welds according to directions.
• Inspect welds for accuracy.
• Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting steel/aluminum parts.
• Change wire, welding, as needed.
• Change gas tanks, as needed
• Responsible for the proper packaging, identifying and moving of all finished products to the proper location.
• Ensure all equipment is properly set-up and used in a safe manner and that all safety devices are in use.
• Operate fork lift, if required and trained.
• Performs first piece inspections as well as all subsequent inspections as required by RMF standards.
• Monitor equipment and request maintenance when required.
• Perform simple maintenance and repair as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years experience.
• Ability to work overtime during the week or on weekends.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Resourceful, well organized and dependable.
• Excellent communication skills.  
• High School or Equivalent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to walk with alternate standing.   While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a dry, sometimes dusty environment .  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.