Welder

Reports: Lead Welder/ Supervisor

Education & Training:

• BOCES or Trade School Training
• Must be AWS certified or be able to pass AWS test on job

Experience:

• Working in a manufacturing environment is helpful
  Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Must be able to weld with an AC- DC welder
• Must be able to stick weld
• Must strictly follow all Safety Procedures for the safe operation and use of
  equipment
• Must have good Math skills
• Must be able to work alone
• Must be able to set-up jobs
• Must have some knowledge of Blueprint reading
• Ability to keep work area clean
• Ability to be cross-trained to take on new responsibilities
• Must be flexible to work in other departments as needed
• Must be a self starter and take initiative
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Good attendance is required

Possible Physical Demands:

• Possibly 4 or more hours per day lifting 50lbs maximum, frequently lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds.
• On feet and walking up to 8 hours per day on concrete
• Possibly 4 or more hours per day lifting 100lbs maximum with help of a hoist, wheeled cart or an assistant, frequently lifting/carrying up to 50lbs
• Power gripping with left and right hands
• Bending
• Kneeling
• Climbing stairs
• Reaching over shoulders
• Push/Pull 100 lbs with the assistance of a wheeled cart or hoist
• Lift/Carry:
  • 1-10lbs – Occasionally (0-33%)
  • 11-20lbs – Frequently (34-66%)
  • 21-50lbs – Continuous (67%-100%)
  • Over 50lbs – Occasionally (0-33%)