HOURS:

40 hours/week

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

Work flexible hours with overtime if required

REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor

PAY: $14 - $16 based on experience

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. 

*Operate forklifts

*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 a 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.

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.

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.

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 50 lbs.