Welder

Summary:

The overall objective of this position is to fabricate and weld lances, headers, showers and other various Lechler products.  Must produce a high quality weld on stainless, mild steel, cast iron, brass, bronze and aluminum. Perform such welding on pipes ranging from 1/4” diameter to 30” diameter.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)

This shall include but not limited to the following steps:

1. Follows work center schedule and instructions from cell team leader or management.
2. Scans in and out of operations for set-up and run.
3. The welder must be capable of producing high quality welds using processes that includes but are not limited to: GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), FCAW  (Flux Cored Arc Welding), SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), Plasma and Oxy-acetylene cutting
4. Follow and produce product to blueprint or to customer specifications. The welder will often be responsible for various layout of work prior to fabrication. Fabrication may include cutting pipe, drilling holes, milling parts or turning parts on a lathe. Plasma or Oxy-Acetylene cutting can be required often. Grinding, sanding and polishing of parts will also be required.
5. Keeps track of quantity of pipe, shapes and bulk material used, report any discrepancies. Follows correct procedures to return excess of material or to report shortages.
6. Use proper straps, chains, and stands for moving and securing heavy parts.   
7. Follows sampling plan, check parts to ensure they meet drawing specifications using calibrated measuring devices / gages and records measurements accurately throughout a run on inspection document.
8. Performs routine maintenance checks on welding machines and reports concerns.
9. Maintains satisfactory general housekeeping and organization throughout the shop.
10. Interacts with team members and other functional personnel in a professional manner.
11. Follows all safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
12. Participates in continual improvement efforts / programs and 5S walk through.
13. Meets agreed upon goals and objectives in a timely manner.
14. Performs other tasks as required by management as needed.
15. Works as backup for other machining positions or other roles on shop floor as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications:

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 essential functions.

1. Operate welding machines, hand tools, drill press, manual milling and lathe machines.
2. Able to communicate effectively by verbal and/or written skills with others.
3. Able to work independently or with others to complete a task.
4. Able to take verbal and written instructions, complete tasks with little or no supervision.
5. Able to organize and keep detailed paperwork and enter data.
6. Able to interpret blueprints & instructions, use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, thread gages, filler gages etc. and use material handling equipment such as forklifts, power lifts, jib crane, hand trucks and skid jacks.
7. Able to work with others in a team atmosphere and willingness to learn and train others.

Education and/or Experience:                             

High school diploma or equivalent.  Minimum of three years - Stainless steel welding experience with GTAW. Minimum of 3+ years of experience in the metal fabrication or similar industry working with fabrication equipment. Basic computer skills.

Language Skills:                                            

English: Read, Write and Speak.

Mathematical Skills:                   

Basic math skills addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, converting fractions to decimals, metric to inch, simple algebra, basic geometry, and simple trigonometry using a calculator.

Reasoning Ability:                   

Ability to recognize a welding / fabrication issue during setup and/or run and be able to make a reasonable decision on resolving identified issue. Ability to identify problems, make corrections and take corrective actions.

Technology and Equipment:                                          

Welding  machines, fabrication equipment, material handling equipment, power-hand tools, band saw, buffing wheels, forklifts, power lifts, pallet jacks, measuring devices / gages.

Other Qualifications and Abilities:                                            

No frequent travel required.

Physical Demands:

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 essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety Glasses and Safety Shoes (meeting ASTM F2413-11) are required throughout the manufacturing work area. During loud noise situations earplugs are recommended to be worn.