Welder

Under the direction of the Welding Lead, the responsibilities of the Welder / Fabricator position includefitting and joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable material by applying appropriatewelding techniques in accordance with product specifications and production schedules. As a Welder, youwill work in coordination with the Shift Supervisor and other senior management to ensure that the entirecustomer product is fit and Welded to the specifications of each job and meets the outlined requirements.Consistent production of quality UT passable welds. Maintain production level as determined by theproduction supervisor.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

High School Diploma or GED required.

Incumbent must possess a minimum of 1-2 years weldingexperience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. Overhead and Jibcrane experience needed.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

The ideal incumbent must possess:

1. Passing 2G test, T-Joint test and Carbon Air Arc test results

2. Knowledge of a variety of welder concepts, practices and procedures.

1. Knowledge and understanding of welding symbols, welding diagrams, read blueprints, and/or otherprinted instructional material in the welding of products or parts.

3. Ability to use welding equipment such as torches, torch tips, and Air Arc

4. Ability to use temperature sticks and welding fillet gauges

5. Ability to weld with flux core and metal core wire

6. Ability to work in extreme temperatures (sometimes due to season)

7. Ability to work additional hours, as needed.

8. Successfully pass a Welder test, a background check, including criminal history, drug screen,physical, audiogram, and vision test.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. Ability to performing welding duties using a wire welder.

2. Ability to weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineeringdrawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.

3. Ability to weld in various directions: flat and horizontal.

4. Ability to perform a variety of specific welder tasks, such as, set-up, laying out work usingjigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and/or rework finished products.

5. Ability to work with fitters or fitters/welders to assist in the fabrication or welding of multi-componentparts.

6. Ability to operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other handtools related to the jobs needs.

7. Ability to inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications.

8. Ability to examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templatesto ensure conformance with specifications.

9. Ability to perform job-specific procedures, such as, clamping, holding, tack-welding, heat bending,grinding, or bolting component parts to obtain required configurations and positions.

10. Ability to read, understand and follow job order specifications engineering drawings, and/or workorders

11. Demonstrated willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to theprimary assigned position.

12. Ability to maintain functionality of equipment.

13. Ability to maintain quality welds and UT passable welds.

14. Ability to maintain production level as determined by supervisor.

15. Must display a positive attitude and willingness to learn and participate in a changing environmentto reach a common goal.

16. Must maintain production and quality of finished products.

17. Must operate equipment safely and maintain safe working habits.

18. Must be able to perform a variety of other job related tasks as assigned.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilitiesperformed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents will be required to perform job-related tasks other

than those stated in this description.

**MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE**

1. Weld test wil be administered

2. Follow all MICA Steelworks Programs/Policies

3. Practice good housekeeping (keep area clean/organized)

4. Demonstrate willingness to work with others in a team environment.

**EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

1. High School Diploma or GED a plus

2. Up to 2 years welding experience or related field required

3. Ability to read blueprints with knowledge of welding symbols

4. Basic math skills with ability to read tape measure

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

1. Full time shop exposure.

2. Extreme temperatures. (Sometimes due to season).

3. No travel requirements.

4. Perform work standing up for 8-10 hours per day and up to 7 days a week.

5. Good vision, hearing, smell and balance.

6. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

7. Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat or kneel regularly as well as climb stairs and ladders.

8. Must wear OSHA required PPE equipment while working, including OSHA approved weldinghood, if welding

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

Minimal physical exertion

1. In an eight (10) hour work day:

a. sit

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CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**

Employees are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/orrequired by their immediate supervisor. In addition, employees are expected to accept personalresponsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities. Employees mustattend mandatory education programs. During the new hire orientation all new hires will be provided withNew Hire Orientation (NEO) training which includes human resources information and safety training. Thesafety training component will be an annual requirement for all employees to participate, review and passthe required safety exams.