Welder

SUMMARY

Welds various industry parts by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)

• Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job.
• Plans details of working procedure and tools and material requirements.
• Fabricates product by cutting, burning and welding various metals.
• Repairs and/or builds product by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded.
• Sets up, assembles, and welds parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc or gas welding equipment (per applicable pre-existing welder certifications).
• Builds up worn or defective surfaces.
• Uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
• Repairs product by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and/or assembling parts using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability
  - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Design
  - Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Initiative
  - Undertakes self-development activities;
  Seeks increased responsibilities;
  Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities;
  Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Oral Communication
  - Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions.
• Quality
  - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity
  - Meets productivity standards;
  Completes work in timely manner;
  Strives to increase productivity;
  Works quickly.
• Safety and Security
  - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork
  - Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Technical Skills
  - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• High school or general education degree (GED); or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out…