Production Operator - Welder

Job Description Summary

This team member is responsible for safely fabricating weldments by cutting, burning and welding steel plate, profiles or castings in accordance with AWS D1.1 and D14.1 Standards. They are highly skilled at finish welding operations, fitting operations and/or operations of welding robot per Standard Work Instructions and Safety Procedures. They are highly skilled at reading and interpreting Technical Drawings and Engineering Notifications.

This team member has developed knowledge in the MRP system and expertise in their specific work area.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Management may assign or reassign the functions of this job at any time.
• Safely fabricate weldments by cutting, burning and welding steel plate, profiles or castings that meet required quality specifications.
• Safely set up and modify programs for robotic welding operations.
• Follow Standard Work Instructions and Safety Procedures, Technical Drawings and Engineering Notifications using industrial MIG welding equipment.
• Read, analyze and follow LTI Production Schedule, gathering proper equipment and components to set up for welding tasks.
• Considered an expert in work cell and provides support and training for other work cell team members.
• Uses MRP system (BAAN).
• Safely operate overhead cranes, various lifting devices and fork trucks.
• Safely perform Quality Checks per LTI requirements.
• Safely perform daily pre-shift and end-shift duties while maintaining equipment in proper operating condition and a clean work area throughout the shift.
• Accurately and neatly complete all required production documentation.
• Complete all required training on time.
• Safely perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactory, safely and in alignment with Lift Tek’s core values and policies. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Required:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• Minimum 2 years welding experience.
• Successful completion of AWS style written test.
• Successful completion of AWS D1.1 and D14.1 weld test.

Preferred:

• Associates Degree.
• Skilled Trade Certification in related area.