Welder 1st shift

Responsible for performing welding operations in accordance with manufacturing specifications. 

Welder Duties:


* Perform welding activities, following written instructions independently.


* Interpret drawings and applicable technical data to use in repairs.


* Prepare parts for welding by grinding, machining, and belt sanding.


* Documenting travelers after operations performed.


* Maintain production standards/quality.


* Regular attendance and punctuality.


* Ensures compliance with Company IPM/QPM and ISO quality requirements.


* Use calibrated instruments and tooling to perform critical measurements. 


* Operate tungsten inert gas, metallic inert gas and other types of welding machines as required.


* Operate oxy-acetylene torch to cut, braze, weld, and solder. 


* Operate spot welder.


* Maintain certification required to weld applicable alloy.

 


* Comply with all applicable regulatory, customer, and safety requirements.


* Must be able to pass an Eye Examination specifically for welders.


* Embrace/implement continuous improvement and lean principles in all activities


* Maintain department safety and housekeeping standards


* Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS)


* Regular and reliable attendance


* Adhere to and promote Corporate Code of Ethical Standards

Qualifications


* Ability to perform qualification welds on 0.040” thick materials in accordance with AWS D17.1 for both fillet and groove welds


* Ability to read, write, and understand English


* Ability to accurately interpret blueprints


* Ability to accurately interpret work in-process documents


* Good verbal and written communication skills


* Self-motivated with a high level of ownership and accountability


* High School Diploma or GED


* Must have performed welding in a manufacturing industry 


* Ability to perform frequent lifting, pulling, and pushing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TASKS:


* Determine repair requirements based on Traveler and drawing operations.


* Weld parts that are certified by X-ray (RT) and make necessary adjustments to correct any deficiency.


* Install fabricated details onto assemblies & sub-assemblies and inspect for proper fit prior to welding. 


* Perform necessary layout work to accomplish job. 


* Make necessary adjustments to welding equipment to ensure satisfactory weld(s).


* Produce components within industry requirements and standards. 


* Perform other duties as company workload dictates.