Welder- 1St Shift

Summary:

Must have the ability to layout, fit, and weld diversified work (short run, production, or job shop) with TIG processes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Layout, position, and fit material to be welded in an efficient manner per print.
• Sets up equipment to weld on a variety of metals and alloys.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Moves and positions material with hoist and forklift.
  Maintain clean work area.
• Regulates amps, volts, wire feed rate, gas flow and gas mixtures in accordance with material, weld process, and weld position within specifications.
• Selects proper welding process, equipment, electrodes, and consumables for material being welded.

Education and Experience:

• High school education or G.E.D.
• Prefer certificate of completion from technical school welding program and 2 years of working experience or 3 to 6 years related welding experience.
• Must have the ability to pass welding test and any other certifications to complete the job.
• Blueprint reading including weld symbols and geometric tolerancing.
• Understands proper welding requirements for welding position, base material, joint design, and specifications.

Physical Demands:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use of hands, fingers, feet, and hands to reach with arms. The ability to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must be able to cope with Minnesota climate variances, endure heat & cold conditions in the shop. Endure heavy workloads, high noise levels from hammering, and grinding (hearing protection provided). Protect against metal particles, fumes, sparks, particles, and gases (safety glasses, safety-toed boots, ear plugs, and gloves provided per the company policy guidelines).

Individuals working in an office setting will not endure some of the physical & work environments conditions of the production floor unless office is adjacent to the production floor or per the individuals job duties and/ or responsibilities. All office personnel must abide by the PPE guidelines (safety glasses, safety-toed boots that are provided per the company policy guidelines) when entering the production floor or if a requirement of a department that individual is entering or working in.