Welder

SUMMARY

Is capable of performing a variety of welding functions. The individual should be familiar with and capable of using various types of welding equipment. A welder is also required to perform other miscellaneous tasks, as supervision deems necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific welding requirements
• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by engineer
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
• Positions and clamps workpieces together or assembles them in jig or fixture
• Selects torch, torch tip, filler and flux, according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of material
• Recognize, set up, and properly operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as gas metal arc welding equipment, plasma cutting equipment and oxyacetylene torches
• Tacks assemblies together
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter while operating a grinder
• Cleans or de-greases parts
• Performs all necessary maintenance and repair on all equipment used in welding
• Be able to move parts in and move finished product out of welding area
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly and 70 lbs occasionally

COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency
• Results Driven

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to pass Vacutech Weld Test 01
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of steel structures
• Read blueprints and follow through with processes set forth
• Mathematical skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, fractions and using a tape measure
• Participate and be active in your team’s efforts to continuous improvement
• Ability to follow verbal instructions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration on the production floor. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Vacutech is an at-will employer. This means that either party – the employee or the employer – may end employment at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. All the terms, conditions and benefits of employment with Vacutech are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, at the discretion of Vacutech.