Reports to: Lead – Fabrication
Responsibility:
The Welder / Fabricator is responsible for meeting production demands by completing jobs in a timely manner with attention to producing quality work. This work will include, but may not be limited to fabricating, installing and repairing materials made out of metal while working under limited supervision using standard industry practices and methods.
Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma (or equivalent);
2. Preferred – Six (6) years practical experience in welding / fabrication OR other related disciplines as evidenced by employment history, training, certification, personal interview and/or practical tests as required. (A plus to be certified as CWB, ASME or AWS D.1.1. but not required.)
3. SKILLS – ability to perform specific technical tasks using standard equipment used in metal fabrication such as welders, grinders, drills, saws, etc. performing quality work (the first time!) with adherence to safe work practices at all times. Welding experience with FCAW (flux cored arc welding), GMAW (gas metal arc welding), some GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding), Oxy-Acetylene Cutting and Air Arc as well as plasma cutter experience is required. Must be able to weld mild / stainless steel in all positions (vertical / flat / overhead) with filler range from .020” wire to .045″. In addition, the ability to work in a flexible environment while interacting with other disciplines (engineering, assembly, stores, etc) and adapting to changing work priorities are essential.
4. KNOWLEDGE – the ability to read, interpret and follow drawings / blue prints is essential! In addition, must be able to perform calculations and solve practical problems related to the fabrication of metal assemblies. Specific knowledge requirements include the methods, techniques, materials and tools used in metal fabrication and welding as described above in SKILLS.
Job Duties:
1. Ensure that all work performed is properly performed, inspected and documented in accordance with Company policy and procedure as well as customer expectations.
2. Maintain the pace of production in their area of responsibility. BE AWARE AT ALL TIMES OF JOB DEADLINES!
3. Ensure that the Lead is fully informed of the progress of the work under his supervision, including immediately notifying the Lead of problems that could result in work delays.
4. Maintain an eye for safety and non-compliance issues. Immediate intervention in all unsafe / non-compliant activities is expected including immediately notifying the Lead of the problem!
5. Review Job Master Work Authorizations, Drawings, Notes and Change Orders in order to continually ensure that work being performed complies with specifications.
6. Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area. This is to include ensuring that parts and materials are properly controlled, shop supplies and tools are put away when not in use and any other items related to overall shop cleanliness.
7. Coordinate work in progress with other personnel as required, including on- coming personnel during day to day shift changes.
8. Coordinate with the Lead and Quality Control to ensure the timely performance of required inspection functions.
9. Ensure the efficient use of the time, tools and materials assigned to him.
10. Ensure that all labor and materials used are allocated to the correct Job.
11. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Lead.
Expectations:
All employees are expected to interact with other members of the organization in a professional and respectful manner with the goal of producing on-time and high quality work being the highest priority. Friendly interpersonal relationships are fine and encouraged, but the performance of the job at hand must come first!
All employees must maintain a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company, their own shop and other departments with which they interact. Problems with employees, other departments, supervisors and upper management will be kept off the shop floor! If at any time, an employee disagrees with a decision, policy or procedure of the Company, they must remember to maintain a professional attitude and approach to his job duties and responsibility. These issues are to be discussed with their immediate supervisor only.
All employees must ensure that their Lead is FULLY informed of the status of the work assigned to them at all times. This is to include immediately reporting any problems encountered that could cause work delays. Adequate information must be provided throughout the work shift to the Lead to allow for adjustments to be made to maintain proper production flow.
