Welder

Welds together metal components of hydraulic cylinders with welding equipment by performing the following duties. Performs mig, automatic and/or robot weld operations utilizing blueprints, drawings, specifications, jigs, fixtures, tooling, and computer programs as required. Performs set-up on machines; loads and unloads parts and products from machines. Makes routine first-part and in-process quality checks, utilizing precision measuring instruments to ensure that, parts and/or products being produced are accurate to applicable specifications. Maintains continuous checks on machine operations. Performs routine preventive maintenance on machines. Maintains a clean and organized work area. At all times, works in a safe manner. Responsible for quality and efficient output to meet customer service and profit objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Ability to weld using GMAW (mig), SMAW (stick).

- Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine welding specifications.

- Ability to inspect parts and weld components per blueprint specifications.

- Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.

- Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer or Welding Technician.

- Strikes (forms) arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece.

- Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.

- Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.

- Examines welds for bead size and other specifications.

- Applies filler rod manually to supply weld metal.

- Cleans or degreases weld joint or work piece.

- Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.

- Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.

- Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.

- Preheats work piece with hand torch or heating furnace.

- Positions and clamps work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture.

- Tacks assemblies together.

- Ability to operate cutting torch and carbon arc.

- Change welding wire and/or welding gases as required.

- Perform general maintenance on welding units.

- Operates electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.

- Performs all work in a safety conscious manner. Be aware of dangers and take all appropriate counter measures to protect yourself and others around you.

- Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area consistent with the Companys housekeeping policies

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES -

No

**QUALIFICATIONS and/or SKILLS**

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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED with 1 to 3 years of welding experience. Welding certification from AWS and ASME is preferred or the ability to pass AWS and ASME certification test.

Prior experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, blueprints, correspondence and memos in English. Ability to write English correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and small group situations to management and company associates.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Basic skills required as needed to utilize tape measures.

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