Welder 1

PURPOSE AND SCOPE 

This positionis responsible foracquiringskill certifications to support the mission of the Skills Application Pay Program, which is to create and reward a cross-trained workforcein order tosupport manufacturing’s structure and the ongoing effort to improve efficiencies.  At this basic level, the employee willacquirethe set number of skills that have beenidentifiedbased on the number of skill families that have beenidentified. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• The incumbent maybe responsible forother specific and essential duties and responsibilities with respect to each of the skills set regardless of certification status. 

• Meet the set daily production rate for the department.

• Read and complete necessary forms and documentation including work orders, inspectionsheetsand log sheets.

• Properly set up, assembly and/or weld all current models and standard options in compliance with product specifications to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Sets upcomponentparts in a secure position using bolts,clampsor tack welds. 

• Removes weld spatter from product asrequired.

• This position isrequiredto follow established safety procedures in and around the production area, tocomprehendand conform toestablishedquality guidelines, and todemonstrategood housekeeping skills in the work area and on the production floor. 

• Applies paint to dock levelers and parts.  This position may alsobe responsible forcleaning,maintainingand operating paint booths,pumpsand other related equipment.

• Responsible for monitoring and/or supplying correct parts to production floor/line locations andmaintainpart location and quantity accuracy within the warehouse.

• Operate small hand tools such as power screwdrivers, overheadcrane, banding and testing equipment, airtoolsand hammers in a safe, prescribed manner. 

• Follow established quality,safetyand production procedures.

• Locate and retrieveappropriate productionmaterials asrequired. 

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing events including Kaizen events, 5S activities and other training asrequired.

• Meet set daily production requirements byassembling,weldingand/or painting components to engineering specifications with the highest level of quality and timeliness.

• In order tomaintaincertifications, the employee must work a minimum of 2 weeks in each of the skills that have beenacquired.

• Monitor inventory levels andmaintainappropriate quantitiesas set according toKanbansystem.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and at least three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Ability to read andutilizea tape measure.  

• Ability to complete paperwork asrequired. 

• Ability to read and understand prints in relation to part size anddimensionsand specifications.  

• Ability toutilizecomputer system needed toidentifycomponentlocation
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand;use hands to finger,handleorfeel;talk or hear.  The employeefrequentlyis required towalk and reach with hands and arms.  The employeeis occasionally required tostoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT   
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) isrequired.