Lead Welder; Level 1

Position: Lead Welder (Level 1)

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• Purpose:
  
  ** To perform various welding and related tasks such as gas

welding, wire feed welding, ARC welding, aluminum welding,
cutting, and grinding.

• Responsible to:
  ** Maintenance Supervisor
• Salary:
  ** Licensed Trade Hourly Rate Schedule, Level 1

Classification of Employment:
Non-Exempt
Date:
July 2019

• Qualifications:
  
  **
• Must possess knowledge and skills regarding all types of welding and

hold
appropriate certifications.

• Valid Kansas drivers license.
• Essential Functions:
  
  **
• Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
• Maintain school buildings in top condition to ensure full and

productive use of district facilities.

• Fabricate equipment by cutting, burning and welding various

metals.

• Repair equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate

welding equipment.

• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district.
• Clean and prepare surfaces to be welded. Set up, assembles, and

tack-weld parts.

• Build up worn or defective surfaces.
• Use burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material

to size and shape.

• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• May be assigned to dismantle or cut up obsolete machinery, setting

aside parts for scrap dealer.

• Require skills in manufacturing and dismantling as well as repair

work.

• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements /Environmental Conditions

• a.
  ** Must be able to work with precision and control where damage

could be considerable.

• Requires considerable lifting, stooping, bending.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Exposure to gases and fumes due to welding.
• Requires the use of protective equipment and clothing.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
• General Responsibilities:
  
  **
• Fabricate, manufacture and dismantle job-related materials.
• Read and understand general blue prints.
• Conduct ongoing maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Coordinate work orders to personnel assigned to work in weld shop,

and set
a good example by creating a safe work environment.

• Give accurate and complete information on maintenance work orders.
• Assist in snow removal from school district building walkways,

entrances and
parking areas.

• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
• Operate district equipment including vehicles in order to perform

assigned
tasks.

• Other duties assigned by the maintenance supervisor, which are

consistent
with the general requirements of the position.