Welder
JOB SUMMARY:
To perform all kinds of welding, brazing, and cutting using gas and electric welding equipment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job. Plans details of working procedure and tools and material requirements.
- Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning, and welding various metals. Repairs equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment.
- Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded. Sets up, assembles, and tacks weld parts.
- Builds up worn or defective surfaces.
- Uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
- Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs other allied duties as assigned by supervisor.
- May be assigned to dismantle or cut up obsolete machinery, setting aside parts for scrap dealer.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Completion of formal apprenticeship program or completion of in-company, three-year training program to satisfaction of Plant Training Committee.
- Work involves varying degrees of precision and control where damage could be considerable.
- Attention and care required to prevent injury to others when performing maintenance work.
- Work involves considerable stooping, bending, and working in overhead structures and on scaffolds. Considerable glare emits from work, requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment. Exposed to moderate burns and exposed to flying objects, such as chips and scale.
- Accident hazard can involve severe cuts and bruises. Job site must be carefully enclosed to prevent injury to others from sparks and flying chips.
