Welder I Superior

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Selects and sets up the necessary tools and equipment for assigned work orders.
- Performs assigned work from start to finish including gathering measuring cutting laying out and bending materials using appropriate machinery then tacking welding and cleaning product.
- Operates manual wire feed welders and automatic welders to produce quality welds using the appropriate welding wire heat arc speed depth and bead size.
- Operates equipment and machinery according to specific operation and safety instructions including but not limited to MIG welders oxy/acetylene cutting torches portable band saws notching/shearing machines power drills benders roll cutters and swage formers.
- Performs welding operation in several modes including MIG and/or stick following customer specifications on standard and custom work orders sketches blueprints verbal instructions and other forms of instructions.
- Produces a first piece according to product requirements and specifications and obtains approvals prior to proceeding.
- Reads and interprets weld symbols blueprints specifications diagrams and/or schematics to ensure appropriate welding process.

Other Skills

-Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and specification conformance including blend and close welds pin holes removing splatter from product using proper tools and proper techniques to avoid damaging the product.
- Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness and weld quality in relations to specification conformance.
- Responds quickly to priority changes and works well under pressure due to scheduling constraints and performs quality work in a safe and efficient manner.
- Confers with supervisor to resolve welding problems or on-the-job issues.
- Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to supervisor.
- Promotes the Companys mission values and commitment to quality.
- Other duties not described herein as assigned by managing supervisor.

Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 6 months to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel
May be required to travel between local facilities.

Computer Skills
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel Word and Outlook is preferred.

Other Requirements
- Able to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to sit climb balance kneel crouch stoop squat push pull crawl and reach overhead.
- Able to continuously stand and walk on hard floors for the duration of a full shift (up to 10 hours).
- Able to continuously handle feel manipulate a variety of shapes sizes textures and materials.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

-Able to read and interpret a variety of documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
-Able to obtain AWS Certification within 6 months of hire date if required.

PlayCore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.