Welder I

REPORTS TO 

Department Lead, Supervisor or Manager 

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF FUNCTION 

This position performs welding of O2 bosses in pre-cut hole, end caps/kit to stuffed tubes,  BRK’s/Clips and welds pipes to cans and flanges. Also performs plasma cutting on O2 bosses. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 

•  Welds O2 bosses, end caps/kits to stuffed tubes and BRKS’s. Welds pipes to cans and flanges. Also performs plasma cutting to O2 bosses. 

• Understands the set-up of all level 1 units. 

• Clock in and out of jobs, as necessary. 

• Safely operate equipment and machinery. 

• Ensures that welding equipment is in good and safe working order. 

• Meets or exceeds set production targets where applicable. 

• Performs and records rework where applicable. 

• Report existing or potential machine problems to the Lead, Supervisor or Manager.  

• Keep area, machines, tools, and equipment clean, organized, and clear of debris. 

• Ensure that job set ups are properly set up and all components fit before beginning welding. 

• Ensure that machine safety protocols are all functional. 

• Must use correct PPE and dress safely for the job.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Must demonstrate strong aptitude for welding fast and accurately. 

• Possess requisite math, writing, reading and communication skills. 

• Must demonstrate proper use of data sheets after training. 

• Data entry skills are a plus. 

• Ability to manufacture good quality product at the set rate of output. 

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Ability to maintain production rates to department standards. 

• Ability to correctly set up and run the product in the correct order and with the required quality. 

• Ability to correctly follow and give instructions. 

• Must be able to communicate well with others and have good organization skills. 

• Ability to work consistently without constant supervision. 

• Steel-toed shoes required; no sleeveless shirts allowed. 

• Hours as assigned with the probability of overtime during the week and on Saturday. 

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE 

High School Diploma or equivalent 

Manufacturing experience a plus 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL EFFORT 

Manufacturing Plant Environment 

Equipment  90% of time used 

Machinery   10% of time used