Welder - Line 23 - 1st Shift

SUMMARY:

The purpose of this job is to weld fabricated pipe components; meeting product specifications and quality requirements by applying appropriate welding techniques.             

WAGE TYPE:  Hourly

FLSA Exemption: Non-exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mig & Tig welding, preferably AWS certified
• Ability to weld thin wall tube applications
• Experience welding 3 and 4 series stainless steel and carbon steel
• Welding spare parts in various directions: flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead, etc.
• Clamping, holding, tack-welding, heat-bending, bolting, or grinding spare parts as necessary to satisfy the technical/quality requirements of a welded final product
• Control the processes of fitting, burning and welding to avoid problems in relation to overheat, distortion, expansion or shrink of parts
• Examining finished products and spare parts to verify that they meet specification requirements
• Being in charge of preparing and setting up necessary tools and equipment to weld
• Work within a team environment and train new welders as needed.
• Good mechanical knowledge.  Ability to read blueprints is required.
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
• Any other tasks as required to fulfill Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: Team Leader

QUALIFICATIONS:  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience:

Expected:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

Minimum of two years related welding experience and/or training.

Preferred:  5 years production welding experience and AWS certification.

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to read and understand work instructions and safety procedures.

Other Skills:

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Requirements:

Job Category A – High Labor Intensive Category

Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category A.

Rarely         0-25%  of work activity

Occasionally   26 -50% of work activity

Frequently    51 -75% of work activity

Constant   76 - 100% of work activity

Regular Exposure To Uncomfortable Conditions

X

Personal Protective Equipment Required

X 

Frequent Indoor Work

X 

Machine Interfacing

X

Computer Interfacing

X

Hot Weather

X

Cold Weather

X

High Humidity Indexes

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Dirty

X

Dusty

X

Steam

X

Fumes-Vapor

X

Noisy

X

Chemical Exposure

X

Toxic Chemicals

X

Fire Hazards

X 

Potential Confined Work Space

X

Awkward or Minimized Work Space