Welder

JOB SUMMARY:

Spot Welders assemble dryer panel vane units by spotwelding vane pockets to vane bodies Their duties include checking that items are fully assembled, ensuring that safety protocols are followed, and troubleshooting any issues found during production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description represents only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential duties and responsibilities should be listed in the order of importance/majority of time spent.

• Successfully complete initial and on-going job training programs in work functions, lean manufacturing and other topics as presented by the company.

• Maintain compliance to Engineering Documentation Notes above the minimum threshold established, and from time to time revised by the company for the position.

• Reads and interprets fabrication drawings and/or work order specifications, ensures appropriate materials are allocated for the process, and prepares machine for operation to include, but not limited to:

• Programs the machine according to qualified procedures.

• Sets stops/guides to appropriate specifications.

• Positions and secures work piece in/on the machine.

• Designs correct tip size by using pneumatic tools, filing tools, etc., thus ensuring specific weld tolerances.

• Changes out necessary dyes, stamps, jigs, etc. to proper size as specified by blueprint/work order.

• Starts the machine and performs spotweld operation; performs machine maintenance, as appropriate.

• Measures/inspects completed work pieces giving special attention to pocket gaps and specified variances; conducts sheer testing to verify weld quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Spot Welder

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• Communicates to supervisor/lead and co-workers all sub-standard material, drawings, parts or other conditions that do not meet company quality standards; upholds only the highest of quality standards.

• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in accordance with guidelines established by the Company/OSHA; pursues safety initiatives in support of the Company’s vision of “zero accidents”; maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment. Must wear all applicable safety equipment which includes, but is not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, and steel toed boots.

• Allocates time efficiently and effectively keeping track of critical information, schedules, and deadlines.

• Ensures daily reporting, as well as any other general correspondence, is communicated accurately, concisely, and in a form appropriate to the target audience.

• Understands and complies with all company policies and procedures as well as additional legal regulatory requirements.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Knowledgeable in manufacturing safety protocols and regulations.

• At least 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Able to use and understand measurements and using tape measurement tools is preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• None

JOB DESCRIPTION

Spot Welder

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COMPETENCIES

KNOWLEDGE:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Spreadsheets, Word Document, etc.) preferred.

• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.

COMPETENCIES

SKILL IN:

• Exercising confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.

• Sense of Urgency - Motivated self-starter.

• Mathematics - Using math to solve problems.

• Critical thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Well-developed ability to multi-task and prioritize with strong attention to details.

ABILITIES IN:

• Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Spot Welder

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ADA REQUIREMENTS (For U.S. positions only):

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.

• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.

• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

No travel is required.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.