Welder (2nd Shift)

Position Summary:
To perform welding assignments safely and effectively on a diverse line of cast parts in accordance with welding requirements quality specifications and within dimensional tolerances.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Adheres to safety rules. Takes responsibility for and demonstrates safe work practices.
Wears required PPE; protective shields clothing wrist supports glasses and gloves during grinding operations.
Reviews and understands written instruction to accurately determine weld requirements; effectively and accurately measure and to act on the instructions.
Properly checks sets-up and operates equipment in accordance with safety rules specifications and efficient operating instructions.
Performs duties and related work requiring equal or lesser skills as assigned.
Positions and secures material properly in clamps or holding fixtures as specified. Transports parts as needed.
Follows established housekeeping and safety practices to maintain the quality of the workstation/environment
Accurately counts records and visually inspects cast parts to assure compliance with specifications.
Makes dimensional measurements on specified parts to assure compliance with specifications

Experience & Education:
Requires the ability to read write and follow verbal and written instructions normally acquired by completion of high school of GED. Training is on the job.

Required Skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing read follows and interprets instructions on technique cards code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to maintain order and chain of custody on shell molds.
Ability to frequently lift and/or maneuver objects weighing 25-35 pounds.

Desired Skills:

Sincere desire to learn and broaden their knowledge base thereby increasing their value to the company.
Minimum 1year vocational or shop experience or equivalent combination of training and work experience; working knowledge of welding method/techniques/ skills and shop practices; tools equipment and materials.
Accurately completes logs and records in a timely manner
Foundry skills and working knowledge of foundry processes equipment and materials or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Ability to work in conditions which may include exposure to noise dust temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.