Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Welder Department: [Dept]
Reports to: [role of supervisor] Effective Date: [Date]
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
A welder specializes in joining metal parts together using various welding techniques. Here at Golden our welders are skilled in Aluminum MIG welding. The welders are a part of a team that help create the materials needed to build the boat lifts.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Structural weld aluminum and Stainless components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
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Layout, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly using straight edges, combination squares. calipers, and rulers
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Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
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Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
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Utilize shop jigs and design simple fixtures to improve productivity.
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Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
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Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
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Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
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Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained.
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Ensure outputs are meeting documented requirements.
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Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
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This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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Become familiar with each department and be willing to cross train when needed.
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Read and understand the production schedule, product descriptions written on tags, green sheets, work orders and plans.
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Maintain a clean and organized work area. Spills are to be cleaned up immediately, Floors kept free of metal shaving accumulation, hand tools and equipment kept clean and in good working order.
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NEVER use a tool, ladder, machine, extension cord or any other item that is broken, cracked, guard removed, and do not attempt a quick fix of a compromised tool or equipment.
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Do not use any equipment that you have NOT been trained and certified on, including forklift. Do not attempt a set-up on equipment until you have been trained to do so.
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Never modify or substitute a material, weld wire, procedure, tag, hardware, or shop method without the proper authorization.
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Operate safety equipment, use safe work habits, and follow all safety rules and regulations.
Requirements:
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Knowledge of proper use of hand tools
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Understand common units of Measure and Use of a Tape Measure
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Read and understand the production schedule, product descriptions written on tags, green sheets, work orders and plans.
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Able to work with a minimum of supervision.
Minimum Education and Experience:
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High School diploma or GED and 1 year of applicable experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
Other Requirements:
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The employee will stand for extended periods of time and will need to be able to lift approximately 50-75 lbs.
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Push-Pull up to 53 LBS to initiate movement of cart.
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Lift up to 75 LBS. Occasionally, 30 LBS. Frequently, 20 LBS Overhead
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Completed health screening questionnaire.
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Provided at least two professional references (upon request).
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Completed applications, resume and education if requested.
