Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques. Interprets blueprints, specifications and diagrams to determine appropriate welding process. Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  Use safety equipment as instructed. Follow safety regulations and company policies.
•  Set up, fit and weld to perform the direct function of the department.
•  Follow written and verbal instructions to assemble units meeting company quality standards.
•  Detect and report faulty operations, materials and working conditions to supervisor.
•  Maintain work area, equipment and tools in clean orderly condition.
•  Promote 5S concept of order and housekeeping.
•  Cross-train as required
•  Perform other duties as assigned.

WELDING CLASSIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Class A1 welder: Advanced skilled. Bogie plumb, track weld, finals- lift gates & bumpers. Multiple position welding, Mig and Tig, Cosmetic, and heavy & lite gauge structural. Greater than 6 yr experience. Leadership skills helpful.

• Class A welder: Fully skilled welder. Able to perform Mig, Stick, and Tig Welding. Line 1 & 2 rear-frames, small parts up assembly, bogie weld, offline threshold. Must be able to weld aluminum, Steel, and Stainless.       Should have greater than 4 years experience. Some Leadership skills helpful.

• Class B welder: Moderately skilled welder. Able to perform Mig and Stick Welding. Couplers, door jam, door install, area 32/bodymount understructures. Must be able to weld steel. Should have 2 to 4 years experience.

• Class C welder: Entry level welder. Able to Mig Weld on Aluminum. Reefer frame, landing gear, steps & ladders, floors. Should have 0 to 2 years experience. Understand weld symbols.

In addition to above, all welders must possess the following:

• Good knowledge of hand tools.
• Ability to use math and various measuring devices in interpreting and following written instructions and engineering drawings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical fitness to perform all functions of designated work areas.       This includes small tool use, full arm and leg range of motion, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, work in awkward positions. Ability to effectively communicate.
• Employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25#, frequently lift and/or move up to 35# and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50#.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral     vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.