Welder Job Description
SUMMARY:
The Welder is responsible for welding on all types of materials, components, and products.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Collects equipment and materials based on production requirements as instructed by the welding lead.
· Fabricates components by using equipment to clean, prepare, cut, burn and weld pieces.
· Set up and measure assemblies.
· Determine appropriate welding techniques.
· Verify welding results by inspecting and testing welds.
· Document actions by completing records as required by the welding lead.
· Maintains a safe work environment by following procedures and safety regulations.
· Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, and performing preventative maintenance.
- Verify welding and material is in accordance with drawings, standards, and specifications.
- Clean up welds by grinding, buffing, and/or other means to provide an acceptable surface condition.
- Assist and train other welders, as required.
- Report abnormal conditions of equipment to Foreman.
- Assist in placing and removing pieces, components, and products to/from the welding area.
- Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment for the moving of material, components, and equipment from location to location within the plant.
- Keep working area clean and perform housekeeping duties around the plant as required (i.e. pickup tools, roll-up hoses and cables, sweep).
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to learn.
- Capable of reading and understanding Engineering drawings, documents, weld symbols, and tape measure.
- Working knowledge of different types of cutting equipment.
COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Adherence to Company Polices - Follows rules and sets a good example by consistently adhering to appropriate work guidelines; follows organizational plans and guidelines so that objectives can be accomplished.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
- Job Knowledge - Demonstrates a basic understanding off all job knowledge skills, procedures and processes; knows resources to seek guidance for clarification as needed.
- Productivity - Manages workload efficiently to meet goals & objectives
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Continually required to stand.
- Occasionally required to walk.
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
- Frequently required to talk or hear.
- Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.
- Occasionally work around fumes & airborne particles.
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is moderate.
- The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to stand and balance regularly.
- Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: forklift.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
- This is a full-time position.
- Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Fridays 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Schedule may change based on workload.
Travel:
Not required.
Compensation:
based on experience & skill level
Aaladin will provide the following compensation & benefits:
- 401(k) w/ a 50 percent match up to 4%
- Disability insurance (company paid)
- Health insurance/AVERA
- Dental & Vision insurance/AMERITAS
- Life insurance (company paid)
- Supplemental Insurance/Aflac
- Paid time off
- Referral program
JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.
I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities and expectations set forth in the job description provided for my position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential job functions as outlined with or without any reasonable accommodations.
Title: _____________________________ Department: ________________________
Name: ____________________________ Employee Number: ___________________
Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________________________
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
