Tig Welder - 2nd Shift

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sets up and operates conventional or special-purpose TIG welders to fabricate metallic parts or assemblies, applying knowledge of welding theory and procedures, shop mathematics, and layout techniques.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Studies blueprints, instructions, or sample part to review dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

· Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on materials or workpiece as guides for subsequent welding.

· Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials on welding machines or worktable as required.

· Calculates and sets controls to regulate machine factors, such as wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, type of gas, and type of weld rod.

· Operates and observes welder to detect malfunctions or non-conforming conditions and adjusts machine controls as required.

· Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.

· Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, and hand tools.

· Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

· Inspects and measures parts to maintain quality records.

· Maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity and shop order information.

· Utilizes the data collection system to accurately record production activities including time spent, quantity produced and any rejected parts.

· Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate job activities.

· Follows all safety procedures and wears safety equipment or apparel as required.

· Performs all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards.

· Ensures on a daily basis that the work area is clean and orderly including machine, tooling and workstation.

Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of5 years of welding education or work experience. Blueprint reading and shop mathematics skills preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is required to:

· Exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

· Exert up to 25 pounds of force frequently.