Welder Code 1

Overview: Plans, lays out, assembles, installs metal parts, equipment, and products according to company specifications and blue prints. Position requires a wide range of welding skills including light tacking to heavy flat, up weld, and overhead weld according to ASME Codes. Operate a variety of power tools including, but not limited to saws, grinders, drills, welders, and overhead cranes. Must be able to comply with company safety policies, keep the work area clean, and possess the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other related duties as assigned. Must be able to pass 6g and 3g tests.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support a philosophy of zero accidents by following all applicable safety procedures and maintaining equipment to operate in the safest way possible.
• Must have the ability to pass the ASME Vessel Code Weld test.
• Must have experience fitting and welding pressurized vessel/pipe.
• Must have extensive knowledge of Mig and Stick welding operations.
• Must have the ability to short arc, spray arc, and use a torch proficiently.
• The ability to set up, adjust, and maintain welding equipment such as electric arc welders, and gas welders.
• The ability to read and independently work from plans, sketches, diagrams, and blue prints.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the welding trade.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering on improvement projects.
• Support the efforts of Lean and Continuous Improvement teams.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and rules.
• Create and maintain a safe and sanitary working environment.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Flexibility to work hours necessary to meet plant requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, equivalent, or two (2) years related work experience.
• Successfully Pass a 3G plate test and 6G pipe welding test.
• Read and follow blue prints.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area (50 miles) of facility location will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-3 years minimum of related work experience.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to stand, sit and/or walk on a hard surface as well as safely bend, stoop, reach, climb steps and use ladder.
• Ability to reach overhead; have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to work in an uncontrolled climate environment (heat, cold, and humidity).
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds following safety procedures.
• Ability to push/pull 100 pounds following safety procedures.
• Vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be physically able to meet post offer testing requirements.

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Good written/oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of machines, tools, their uses benefits, and maintenance
• Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools, and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, assets, and techniques used for maximizing the manufacturing of products.