Position Summary:

Working under the direction of the Welding Lead, the Welder III completes projects with little or no supervision and performs a variety of welding processes using electric resistance, oxyacetylene or plasma-arc torches. May assign work to Welders and check their work. Welds commonly used metals and alloys of various shapes, sizes, and thickness. Selects welding electrodes for specific welds to ensure penetrations and fusion of base and filler metals. Welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to blueprints, layouts or work orders. Welds in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.

Essential Job Duties:

Ÿ My give work assignments and provide guidance to other Welder staff as assigned

Ÿ Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications

Ÿ Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as TIG and MIG

Ÿ Welders may specialize in certain types of welding such as custom fabrication, welding, structural construction welding, or production welding

Ÿ Use electric/air tools and power tools as required

Ÿ Scan all jobs through the Made2Manage (M2M) system

Other Duties:

Ÿ Operate plasma machine for cutting as needed

Ÿ Assembly of subassemblies as needed

Ÿ Operate forklift, electronic pallet jack or hoist

Ÿ Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Ÿ High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Ÿ Five years experience as Welder II, or a welding certification and three years welding experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in welding is desirable

Ÿ Five years machine shop experience desirable

Ÿ Working knowledge of welding materials and equipment

Ÿ Forklift, pallet jack and hoist experience desirable

Ÿ Must be able to read and use a tape measure

Personal Qualities:

Ÿ Perform work independently and as part of a team

Ÿ Must be organized, reliable, punctual, adaptable and flexible

Ÿ Demonstrate a positive professional demeanor and dress

Ÿ Adhere to all company policies

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 the essential functions.

1. Must be able to utilize correct body mechanics during performance of physical activity such as pushing/pulling, stooping, squatting, sitting, and lifting as applicable to the position.

2. Requires the following frequency of physical demands: (Indicate the % - see key below)

• Climbing 5%

• Reaching 25%

• Crawling 0%

• Sitting 50%

• Crouching 5%

• Squatting 3%

• Fine Motor Handling 90%

• Standing 50%

• Near Visual Acuity 80%

• Stooping/Bending 10%

• Pushing/Pulling 20%

• Taste/Smell 0%

• Hand/Finger Dexterity 20%

• Walking 15%

3. Requires the following lifting demands:

• Push/pull ____50__ pounds maximum with wheels.

• Push/pull ____40___ pounds maximum without wheels.

4. Requires work in or with the following environmental influences: (Indicate the % - see key below)

• Indoors 100%

• Toxic Materials 90%

• Outdoors 0%

• Vibration 0%

• Cold 50%

• Wet 0%

• Hot 50%

• Loud Noise 80%

Communication:

1. Speaking and hearing essential to communicate with customers, vendors, and staff.

2. Good communication skills; read, speak and write English fluently.