Job Title:              Welder

　　Department:         Weld

　　Reports To:          Weld Supervisor

　　FLSA Status:       Hourly - nonexempt

　　SUMMARY:   Performs fit-up and welding of all company products from mechanical drawings using GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) processes.  Individuals in this position can also design and build jigs and fixtures to enhance productivity.  

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *include the following.   Other duties may be assigned.    *Welder I and II responsibilities included.

　　Performs welding of all company products using GMAW (MIG) or GTAW (TIG)Performs fit-up of any company product to mechanical drawings with no assistanceDesigns and builds jigs and fixtures for multiple piece tasks or as neededCommunicates with engineering for clarity and problem solvingInteracts with and coordinates other welders in the fabrication of large productsMentor Welder I and II's on welding and quality control of productSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

　　*QUALIFICATIONS: *

　　High degree of proficiency with GMAW (MIG) & GTAW (TIG) welding including process trouble shootingAbility to read mechanical drawings with no assistance preferredProficient with accurate measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers and dial indicatorsAble to pass math & measurement assessmentMust pass advanced GMAW (MIG) weld test & GTAW (TIG) weld testDemonstrate SMAW (stick) welding proficiency by certifying to SMG-07 preferredEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

　　High School Diploma or GED equivalent requiredHigh school welding (MIG) and (TIG) certificate preferredPost high school certificate or degree in welding preferredVerifiable weld training or experience (MIG, TIG a plus) preferred5 years of fit-up and MIG & TIG welding experience with carbon steel & stainless steel preferredLANGUAGE SKILLS:

　　Must have basic reading and writing skills in the English languageMATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

　　Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)Able to convert decimals to fractions and fractions to decimalsAbility to read a tape measure within 1/16"COMPUTER SKILLS:

　　Basic data entry skills including how to print documentsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT:

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the non-air conditioned work environment is moderate.  Steel toe shoes are required.

　　NOTE:

　　This job description may be modified due to business necessity.&n