Shop Welder I

DESCRIPTION:    

Performs all types of cutting and welding assignments including layout and fabricate from blueprints using stick, wire weld and air arc to repair heavy equipment or to fabricate, remove or install components on equipment. Duties performed without supervision require general mechanical ability and may assist in training new shop welders.

Compensation: up to $32.80 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent


2. Knowledge of welding, cutting procedures, and sheet metal repair, normally obtained by 5 years welding experience


3. Ability to pass welding certification test


4. Good verbal and interpersonal skills


5. Possess a valid commercial driver’s license

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs all types of welding assignments using appropriate welding equipment, air arcs and cutting of metal, without supervision, with finished work meeting a high level of quality


2. Lifts metal, parts and equipment components that weigh no more than 50 pounds while performing welding assignments or while assisting mechanics in making repairs to equipment


3. Operates construction machinery to move same in and out of shop service bays


4. Operates material handling equipment as required


5. Reads and comprehends blueprints, technical data/service manuals and writes legible service reports


6. Performs welding and fabricating assignments using stick or wire, air arcs and cuts to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner


7. Develops and produces special tooling and equipment as needed including design, ordering material and fabrication


8. Keeps weld equipment clean and properly adjusted, work area clean and orderly; follows all work safety rules and procedures


9. Owns, updates and maintains sufficient hand tools to perform the job


10. Performs other duties as directed including assisting mechanics in performing repairs or other mechanical work


11. Required to work overtime if needed


12. Maintains a valid Commercial Driver's License in compliance with Company and DOT regulations, maintain legally required paperwork including DOT logs


13. Performs other duties as necessary and assigned