2nd Shift Fitter/Welder

Job Description:  Welder - First Shift

HOURS:

40 hours/week

Monday through Thursday; 2:30pm - 12:30 am

Work flexible hours with overtime, including Saturdays.     

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REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor

 SUMMARY: Joins parts  using knowledge of welding techniques and within the allowed parameters of the Welding Procedure Specifications.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Weld or tack weld metal parts together (flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions) using GMAW or SMAW processes.

Inquire if material types appear dissimilar.

Properly assemble oxy/fuel torch and set pressures accordingly.

Preheats work pieces preparatory to welding or bending, using oxy/fuel torch.

Operate overhead cranes.

Cleans work pieces, using file, scraper, wire brush or grinder.

Understand General Weld symbols

Weld in 2 positions (vertical/flat)

Certified in accordance with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS’s) written by Huntington Steel & Supply Co and in accordance with the American Welding Society criteria/standards.

General drawing knowledge ( are all parts there?)

Follow WPS’s and properly setup/adjust welding machine volts, amps, wire speed, and shielding gas flow rate.

Ability to identify various types of materials

Capable of completing various types of paperwork

Ability to correctly use the timekeeping system

Capable of completing various types of paperwork with 95 % accuracy

Efficiency evaluation of at least 90 %

Quality evaluation of at least 90 %

Other duties as assigned.

 JOB-RELATED CHARACTERISTICS:

Follows safety rules/practices and is safety conscious at all times.

Maintains good attitude with customers and company employees.

Must have good hygiene, work ethic, understand punctuality and ability to work independently.

Works in teams to produce quality and appropriate quantities of products to meet customer needs.

Possess an energetic, enthusiastic and self-starting attitude.

Possess good math skills

Possess excellent measuring skills, with ability to read and understand foot/inch/fractions down to 1/32 of an inch.

Maintain a good attitude toward fast paced change, lean manufacturing and multi-tasking.

Dependable and regular attendance necessary.

 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).

SPECIALIZED SKILLS/CERTIFICATION:  

Certified in accordance with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS’s) written by Huntington Steel & Supply Co and in accordance with the American Welding Society criteria/standards.

 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Individuals must be able to perform each essential duty at a minimum satisfactory level.  

Individuals must possess the required education/experience, job related characteristics and specialized skills/certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Climb ladders

Able to stand for long periods of time.

Factory setting; hot and cold temperatures; noisy conditions.

Able to lift 80 lbs.