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Summary: Requires precision welding of company and customer products in compliance with rigid customer and engineering specifications and requirements using GTAW process.  Characteristic of this classification is welding product parts and assemblies (normally in areas of easy access on flat or horizontal surfaces) in accordance with customer specifications and requirements, using gas, inert gas arc. At least one of the following alloy groups in accordance with AWS D17.1 and QOP-62-02, in Groups I, II, III, IV, and VI. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities includes the following and all other duties as assigned:

• Shall qualify to AWS D17.1 and QOP-62-02 which includes but is not limited to Groups I, II, III, IV, and VI.  Weld shall pass visual, radiographic and metallographic examinations.  Must understand all weld symbols and weld specifications

• Determines from nature of assignments, blueprints, welding manuals, and established procedures, the sequence of welding operations, tolerances and dimensional requirements and correct relationship of parts.

• Performs difficult gas, inert gas arc or metallic arc welding of any types of metals and their alloys on all surfaces (flat, horizontal, vertical or circular) of product parts and assemblies in compliance with customer and engineering specifications and requirements where procedures are well established and incorrect weldments and parent metal failures can be readily detected and repaired.

• Weld various types of metals and alloys used in the construction of product, parts, assemblies and equipment involving difficult type of welding such as:

1. Thin materials (.010" or lighter to .100")
2. Thin materials to castings.
3. Thick materials (.101" to .5")
4. Close to edge (.050" or less) where edge may be readily burned off unless special care is taken.
5. Thick to thin combination. 

• Weld formed parts and assemblies where surface profile, finish and contour is critical.
• Weld tanks, pressure vessels, piping, and similar items where soundness and penetration of the weld is a vital factor.
• Weld parts and assemblies where application of heat to surfaces is a prime factor of distortion and warping which must be held to a minimum in order to maintain specified dimensions and tolerances after welding. 
• Layout locations of welds and make own setups as required by written instructions.

COMPETENCIES:  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIREMENTS: The Welder A requires one the following requirements:

• Performs x-ray quality precision welding of company and customer products in compliance with rigid customer and engineering specifications and requirements using GTAW process. At least one (1) of the following certifications must be maintained in accordance with AWS D17.1 and QOP-62-02, in Groups I, II, III, IV or VI.

OR

• Performs precision welding of company and customer products with two (2) or more certifications in accordance with AWS D17.1 and QOP-62-02, in Groups I, II, III, IV, or VI and actively welds those materials. Departmental job requirements may require more than two (2) certifications.

MANUFACTURING STANDARDS:  Operator must obtain and maintain-

• SSP Welding Certificate
• "S" Stamp
• Maintain minimum output of 90%
• Maintain minimum product quality acceptance of 95%

Target Hourly Rate =  $19.16  - $45.18  - Grade 11 

Monday - Friday       2nd Shift   3:30pm   -  12:00am

Joining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off. Apply today for an opportunity to join our team!

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems.  Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor