MIG WELDER

Job Title:  Stainless Steel WelderReports To:  Stainless Steel Lead PersonApproved Date:  9/2009The wage range for this position is $18 - $20/hour.Full-time employees are eligible for coverage of medical, dental, vision, FSA, term life and disability benefits on the first day of the month following thirty days of employment. A 401k retirement plan is offered with eligibility beginning the first of the quarter following 6 months of employment.PTO is available based on employee tenure.Summary:  Welds stainless steel tanks and assemblies with MiG welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order by performing the following duties.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.Ability to use and accurately read a tape measureAbility to read and understand tank sketches and blueprints.Positions parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamps together along layout marksSelects welder settings according to welding chart specificiations or type and thickness of metalExamines weld for bead size and other specificationsRepairs broken or cracked metal objects, fills holes and builds up metal partsLays out, positions and tacks weld work piecesWelds along vertical or overhead weld linesChips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatterCleans or degreases partsKnows how much air pressure to put in tanks for testingComplete quality control and regulatory paperwork as applicableResponsible to keep work area clean and free of debris on a daily basisSupervisory Responsibilities - this job has no supervisory responsibilities.Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceMUST HAVE 2+ YEARS OF ACTUAL 300 SERIES STAINLESS STEEL WELDING EXPERIENCE, PREFERABLE IN THE 12-GAUGE THICKNESS RANGE.  Less than high school education; or up to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Skills and KnowledgeAbility to lift 50 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 50 lbs.Language SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and other employees of the organization.  Bilingual skills a plus.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables.