ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Perform basic welding processes: operate the semi-automatic welder machine and wire feeder; visually identify good and bad welds. • Use and follow mini process sheet; Complete and maintain all required paperwork and ensure proper paperwork follows parts. • Work from blueprints: recognize welding views, welding symbols, read and interpret dimensions, beveling, welding, and interpret a Bill of Material (BOM) or component drawings (i.e. fabrication drawing). • Operate small hand and power tools including grinders, cranes and hoists, powered hand truck, and use precision measuring devices. • Perform self-inspection, operate, perform basic hook-up and riggings, use of chains and slings for a job hoist. • Use basic measuring equipment including tape measure (standard and metric), square, fillet weld gage, and all other related measuring equipment; Read and use a standard and metric conversion chart. • Identify and use a wire brush, pliers, wire cutter, wrenches, c-clamp, nozzle reamer, weld ID hammer, scraper, magnetic drill and other related hand tools. • Identify and use grinders (including a pedestal grinder), and other related power tools. • Identify metal type from a blueprint, schematic or Bill of Material. • Pre-heating and post-heating: knowledge of torches, temp sticks, strikers and heat absorbent blankets. • Ensure parts and materials are properly identified. • Participate in random quality inspections to meet ISO standards. • Maintain departmental housekeeping. • Wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required, by company policy, for the job being performed. • Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules. Perform job functions in a safe manner. • Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received. • Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention and/or correct those you can. JOB REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS • High School Diploma or GED preferred. • Welding experience required. • Must be able to read tape measure and blueprints • Must be able to read and interpret routine welding and fabrication drawings; use and interpret measuring devices such as rule, scale, square, protractor; ability to use and understand fractional, decimal and metric measuring methods. • Must be capable of lifting a maximum of 50 pounds and carry up to 100 feet. • Normal shop environment; willing to work any shift and overtime. • Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated. • Travel may be required for training purposes. • Safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other P.P.E. are required. Safety policies must be adhered to.