Welder - Line 23 - 1st Shift

Job Title: Welder

Job Code: WELD
001

Wage Type: Hourly

FLSA Exemption: Non-exempt

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

• Perform MIG & TIG welding, preferably AWS certified.
• Weld thin wall tube applications.
• Weld 3 and 4 series stainless steel and carbon steel.
• Weld spare parts in various directions: flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead.
• Clamp, hold, tack‑weld, heat‑bend, bolt, or grind spare parts to meet technical/quality requirements of the final product.
• Control fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating, distortion, expansion or shrinkage.
• Examine finished products and spare parts to verify they meet specification requirements.
• Prepare and set up necessary tools and equipment for welding.
• Work within a team environment and train new welders as needed.
• Possess good mechanical knowledge and the ability to read blueprints.
• May come into contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Commit to environmental responsibility and proper disposal of waste (recyclables, hazardous waste, etc.).
• Perform any other tasks required to fulfill Lincoln Industries' beliefs and drivers.

Reports to:

Team Leader

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED is required.

Minimum two years of related welding experience and/or training. Preferred: five years production welding experience and AWS certification.

Communication

Skills:

• 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.

Other

Skills:

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

• Job Category A – High Labor Intensive Category.
• Must perform physical functions equivalent to Category
  
  A.
• Recoverable physical demands: 0–25% work activity rarely, 26–50% occasionally, 51–75% frequently, 76–100% constant.
• Exposure to uncomfortable conditions, personal protective equipment required, frequent indoor work, machine interfacing, computer interfacing, hot and cold weather, high humidity, electrical hazards, dirty/dusty/steam/fume/vapor/noisy conditions, chemical exposure, toxic chemicals, fire hazards, confined spaces, awkward or minimized workspace, walking, stooping, bending, balancing, reaching, continuous standing, climbing (catwalk, steps, ladders), carrying