Welder - Line - 1st Shift

Job Title: Welder

Job Code: WELD
001

The purpose of this job is to weld fabricated pipe components; meeting product specifications and quality requirements by applying appropriate welding techniques.

Hourly

Non‑exempt

• Mig & Tig welding, preferably AWS certified
• Ability to weld thin wall tube applications
• Experience welding 3 and 4 series stainless steel and carbon steel
• Welding spare parts in various directions: flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead, etc.
• Clamping, holding, tack‑welding, heat‑bending, bolting, or grinding spare parts as necessary to satisfy the technical/quality requirements of a welded final product
• Control the processes of fitting, burning and welding to avoid problems in relation to overheat, distortion, expansion or shrink of parts
• Examining finished products and spare parts to verify that they meet specification requirements
• Being in charge of preparing and setting up necessary tools and equipment to weld
• Work within a team environment and train new welders as needed
• Good mechanical knowledge. Ability to read blueprints is required
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected
• Any other tasks as required to fulfill Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers

• Reports to:
  
  Team Leader

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Minimum two years related welding experience and/or training
• Preferred: 5 years production welding experience and AWS certification

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language
• Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to read and understand work instructions and safety procedures

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

• Category A – High Labor Intensive: must perform the required physical functions
• Physical activity:
  Rarely 0‑25%, Occasionally 26‑50%, Frequently 51‑75%, Constant 76‑100%
• Regular exposure to uncomfortable conditions; required PPE; frequent indoor work; machine and computer interfacing
• Exposure to hot/cold weather, high humidity, electrical hazards, dust, steam, fumes, noise, chemical and toxic hazards, fire hazards
• Potential confined or awkward work spaces
• Physical actions: walking, stooping, bending, balancing, reaching, continuous standing, climbing, carrying up to 50 lbs, lifting up to 100 lbs, twisting, turning, pinching, gripping, vibration
• Use of hand tools, polishing lathes, equipment, pipe bending/cutting equipment
• Other physical demands: squatting, pushing up to 100 lbs, pulling up to 100 lbs, static work, working above shoulder level, working high reach, working below shoulder level

Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role