The Weld Helper/Cutter is a member of the Welding Production team.  The purpose is to assist in welding, fabricating, and assembling metal and/or aluminum structures using cutters, shapers and measuring tools. Set up, operate, and maintain welding and/or cutting equipment.  Understand and implement personal and company safety measures by wearing specialized protective equipment. The Weld Helper/Cutter is a moderately-skilled position with knowledge of cutting metal, aluminum, composite, and wood either by education and/or experience.

• Knowledge and hands-on use of specialized equipment, systems, hand tools, including power tools and techniques that is appropriate for the area(s) of specialization.
• Ability to read and use tape measure and perform basic math functions using a calculator.
• Knowledge of and hands on experience with raw materials.
• Knowledge and hands on experience in guiding a portable or fixed saw.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas through spoken and written words or sentences.
• Ability to manage own time and workload.
• Must be able to speak, write and understand English language.

• Follow and obey all instructions given to you.
• Set up cutting equipment and maintain.
• Safely move raw materials from one place to another.
• Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do the job.
• Cut raw materials and/or weld raw materials according to drawings or instructions given you.
• Know and follow all safety policies and wear and utilize proper safety and protective equipment.
• Notify your direct lead or supervisor is equipment is malfunctioning or needs maintenance.
• Completion of Safety and First Aid Training and on-going safety training as provided by MDI.
• Report any unsafe acts or unsafe conditions as necessary.
• Required to substitute for a welder when needed.
• Participate in departmental or company meetings.

• Resolve simple problems without the assistance of direct supervisor or leader.
• Resolve complex problems with the assistance of the direct supervisor or leader.
• Seeks answers from supervisor when a task and direction is not clear.
• Must maintain a calm, respectful manner, and attitude always.
• Must never use disrespectful, foul, profane language, but use decent language and gestures.

• Requires standing, sitting, bending, and repetitive motion.
• Requires hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Requires lifting and moving a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Requires contact and/or face-to-face discussions.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Exposure to chemicals, hazardous equipment, minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings.
• Requires working indoors and outdoors in an uncontrolled environment.
• Protective Equipment is required to be worn when in the Welding Shop area or Finishing area.

• Requires at least 1 (one) year of on-the-job training or any combination of education and/or experience.
• First Aid Training and Safety desired.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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