Weld Technician, 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Basic Purpose

The Structural Welder performs measurements, cutting, and assembly of metal manufacturing products. This includes selecting suitable materials, preparing metal surfaces, determining gas ratios, and inspecting weld strength during and after the welding process. This position will also require the construction of trusses for various applications. This position requires participation in both design and production related topics and effective cross functional collaboration with other manufacturing departments, quality, and management.

Responsibilities

• Selects, measures, cuts, and joins appropriate metals to specifications.
• Prepares metals and work surfaces to ensure safe and effective assemblage.
• Interprets specifications and blueprints accurately.
• Regularly cleans and inspects welding equipment and tools.
• Determines correct gas ratios.
• Tests the strength of joins during and after project completion.
• Diagnoses issues and troubleshoots as required.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintains good housekeeping and follows established safety procedures.
• Performs any other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor as production needs require.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.
• Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

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