The Hand Arc Welder will serve our Water Heating Division, located in Montgomery, AL. • Must be able to fabricate metal objects by welding metal parts together using arc welding equipment. • Must be able to properly place metal objects in position where welding is to be performed. • Must be able to set and adjust welding power source and wire feeder to insure proper amperage and voltage output. • Must be able to select appropriate size and composition of electrode and properly mount in holder. • Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, using welding equipment. • Welds in flat, horizontal, or vertical position. • Cleans or degreases parts, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. • Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapper or power chipper, portable grinder or arc-cutting equipment. • Positions workpieces and clamps together or assembles in jigs or fixtures. • Inspects finished workpiece for conformance to specifications. • Must be able to successfully weld parts together using a mig or stick welder. • Must be able to rotate to other areas for ergonomic safety. • Maintain good housekeeping in work area. • Inspect units or parts for defects and workmanship. • Observe all departmental safety requirements. • Work from written or verbal orders. • May be exposed to high noise levels. • Performs other duties as assigned. • High School Diploma/GED. • Background/Experience: A minimum of one year prior work experience as a Hand Arc Welder and/or an Associate's Degree or certificate in Welding Technology is helpful but not required. • Must be able to become a certified welder at the end of one year. • Continuous lifting of 5-25 lbs. • Frequent lifting of 25-60 lbs. • Occasional lifting of 60+ lbs. • Frequent strain due to position and unsupported lifting. • Position will require the use of personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, a face shield, respirator and protective clothing.