Welder

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment
• Cuts workpiece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife
• Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form
• Installs or repairs equipment, such as lead pipes, valves, floors, and tank linings
• Removes rough spots from workpiece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2+ years’ experience operating as a commercial welder preferred
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures a plus
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers, etc.)
• Deftness and attention to detail

Success Factors and Competencies:
• Follow welding procedure specifications in designated fabrication areas
• Ability to complete projects with little or no supervision
• Must be able to operate all welding equipment

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Steel toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection are required at all times