1st Shift Welder

Description :

Job Summary : The Welder 1 plays a critical role in ensuring that product components are maintaining quality standards. The main function is joining metal components by applying appropriate welding techniques as defined by the blueprint, maintaining prescribed quality standards via MIG technique or CNC Robot.

Essential Duties :

• Welds components with welding equipment as specified by procedures, layouts, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, or oral instructions. Welds range from simple tacks to complex welds, performed in varying positions.
• Positions and clamps workpieces together or assemble them in jig or fixtures.
• Adjusts and monitors amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified.
• Measures dimensions, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators, or check fixture
• Manually guides electrode or gun along the joint weld line, maintaining length of arc and travel speed to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
• Visually examines and measures welds using weld gauges to determine weld acceptability based on specified tolerances.
• Selects torch, torch tip, and filler rod, per Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Trim, sand, and drill parts, fit and deburr product as required.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by accurately completing production and quality logs.
• Assists engineering in creating, implementing, and maintaining of Weld Procedure Specifications defining process, set-up, and operation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical Demands :  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee will regularly be working inside the manufacturing plant and is required to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds for extended periods of time.  This position will also stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.  Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work, which will require periods of sitting, ability to adjust vision and focus.

Requirements :

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