1st Shift Welder

1st Shift Welder

Department: Manufacturing / Operations / Quality

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US
- Wisconsin
- Madison

Reporting To: Bryan Bolden

Compensation: $24.00 / hour

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, performs a variety of duties to include welding and fabrication according to the production schedule as well as the proper execution of tasks and general housekeeping/safety functions.

• Meet and perform all TIG welder requirements. Weld as schedule dictates.
• Operates various equipment to fabrication parts and sheet metal as needed
• Assists in training new employees.
• Monitors schedules and requests adjustments from supervisor as necessary.
• Makes adjustments to equipment or process as necessary and within established procedures.
• Makes job assignments as necessary and within established procedures.
• Maintains “team” environment within area of responsibilities.
• Assists in securing materials as required.
• Maintains proper records and reports.
• Communicates to Supervisors/Manager on any unusual conditions.
• Comply with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements per Franklin Fueling Systems.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Report problems with quality, process, equipment, and materials to Production Supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Meets daily production schedule as assigned.
• Actively participates in the production of product as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Assists in training new employees.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with all production floor employees.
• Works with various hand and power tools.
• Understanding and application of TIG welding techniques.
• Reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Utilizes common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Provides accurate work on a consistent basis meeting precise tolerances and standards.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with others on a team.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environment performing a variety of frequently changing tasks.
• Ability to work alone effectively under stress and in situations dangerous to self or others.
• Completes some moderately repetitive tasks.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).
• Six months or more experience working in a manufacturing type position (TIG welding required, fabrication and machining skills preferred).

Certificates and Licenses

• None

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
• Continually required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 10 lbs.; stand.
• Regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 lbs.; push or pull; walk.
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.; sit; ascend or descend ladders, stairs, or ramps; turn wrenches, valves, or handles; bend or twist; use upper extremities; reach above shoulders; reach to full extension.
• The employee must continually lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include regular peripheral viewing; viewing length changes; close viewing with depth perception; and occasional distance viewing.
• Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the need to perceive the spoken voice clearly and the need to hear warning signals up to 70dbs with or without assistance.
• Specific speech abilities regularly required by this job include comprehensible speech.
• The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and…