Welder

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JOB SUMMARY

The Welder is responsible for laying out, aligning and welding mainly vinyl and aluminum frames by using welding equipment or hand tools.

This role is in charge of laying out frames as well as assemble according to the requirements of the assignment. The Welder applies appropriate welding processes to join, surface, and fabricate frame parts of metal or vinyl according to layouts and work orders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Comply with company Safety Policies
• Applies appropriate welding processes to join frames
• Maintain welding equipment through regular welding equipment maintenance
• Perform other duties and responsibilities requested by the supervisor
• Use of hand and power tools
• Fit and align fabricated frames to be welded or assembled
• Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly
• Moves parts and heavy frames on and off machinery
• Lays out, positions, aligns and fits frames or parts together in various body positions
• Prepare and execute order fulfillment
• Fit and weld complex assemblies
• May inspect completed work for conformance to specifications
• Set up work as required for welding
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to follow all safety and environmental protection rules
• Basic knowledge on how to read a tape measure
• Team player and goal oriented
• Excellent detailing skills
• General knowledge of how tools operate
• Ability to work without supervision
• Knowledge on working with various welding and finishing equipment
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following :

• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade
• 1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to :

• Be exposed to temperature extremes inside or out
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Prolong standing for up to 12 hours performing shift work or in a stationary position
• Complete repetitive movements
• Bend or twist
• Wear all required personal protective equipment
• Work in constant noise above 85 decibels
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
• Lift / move up to 50 pounds
• Ascend or descend stairs

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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