Welding Operator BBNA 3

Company Description
For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

I.                  Summary of Primary Purpose of the Position

Summarize in 2 to 4 sentences the primary function and value of the position.

Under limited supervision, the Welder 2 independently operates and proficiently processes complex level work.  Welder 2 joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques and operating welding equipment.  Welders interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings or schematics to determine appropriate welding processes.

II.                Primary Duties & Responsibilities *

In addition to complying with all safety, environmental, quality, and core policies, and contributing to the company’s Zero Harm and Zero Defects commitment, the following briefly describes the 3 to 6 primary activities (not all activities) that are regularly performed, and the approximate percentage of time annually devoted to each (equals 100%).   

                                                                                                                                                              Percent

Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools

35%

Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications and to determine structural soundness

20%

Review engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements and task sequences

15%

Works on complex level work, including special projects, fabricates fixtures and jigs, job site repairs, etc.

10%

Actively participates in continuous improvement and corrective action activities

5%

Layouts material and sets up for automated devices or robotic welding

5%

Provides training and mentoring to new Welders

5%

Perform housekeeping, 5-S, and other duties as assigned

5%

III.              Key Measures

Briefly list the areas in which this job is accountable for results.

·        Safety/Hazard reporting and observations

·        Hand Weld efficiency rate

·        Attendance

·        Quality/Claims -- ensure accuracy in all job functions to avoid quality claims

·        Stop Tag count

IV.              Tools Required

List the tools required to perform the role – e.g. reports that need to be reviewed in order to make decisions, data sets that needs to be understood.

·        Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as outlined in the role specific Job Safety Analysis

·        Tablet, drawings or blueprints

·        Welder, plasma cutter and cutting torch

·        Hand tools such as tapes, squares, grinder, scraper, hammer, wire brushes, drills, and punches

·        Overhead crane and jib hoist

V.               Education & Experience Qualifications    

List qualifications necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above.

Minimum:

·        High School diploma or equivalent, or ACT WorkKeys Assessment at certified job profile skill level

·        3+ years of welding related experience

Preferred:

·        AWS D.1.1 Welder Certification

·        1-year certificate from a technical school

·        5+ years of welding related experience

VI.              Skills & Competencies

List additional attributes, including WITTS capabilities appropriate to role level, necessary to perform duties and responsibilities listed above.

·        Good communications skills

·        Ability to successfully pass AWS D.1.1 Welder certification test

·        Ability to successfully attain related welding and inspection certifications (CWI, CWB, etc.)

·        Good mechanical and trouble shooting skills

·        Ability to accurately use measuring devices to perform inspections on finished products

·        Understanding of blueprints/drawings and the ability to interpret and apply design aspects to current projects

VII.            Working Conditions & Physical/Mental Demands

Indicate frequency for each activity:    N (Never), R (Rarely), O (Occasionally), or F (Frequently)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (Please refer to Job Capability Analysis).

                                                                                                                                                                 Frequency

Customer Contact

Extensive client contact, visibility, interaction, and exposure.  May be required to host clients (existing or potential) and/or speak to senior level executives.

R

Deadlines

Work assignments are typically deadline driven

F

Equipment Usage

Computer usage may be required up to 90 percent of the time and include heavy periods of keyboarding, repetitive motion, and/or eye strain

R

Equipment Usage

May operate high cost equipment using cutting edge-technology; may operate equipment with safety hazards (e.g., sharp edges, heat, etc.)

F

Equipment Usage

Safety equipment or protective gear is required as necessary (e.g., insulated gloves, protective eye wear, hearing protection, safety belts, hard hat, fall restraint, arm guards, weld hood, safety shoes)

F

Equipment Usage

Will be required to utilize various hand-held tools and equipment (e.g., hammers, welders, saws, drill, drill press, cutting torches, hand trucks, etc.)

F

Hazardous Chemicals

May work with industrial products and chemicals and be exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes, and/or airborne particles

O

Hazardous Energy

May be exposed to lethal stored energy sources including mechanical and up to 100 volts of electrical current

F

Hearing

Ability to distinguish sounds is required for safety purposes. Being hearing impaired may be life threatening in the environment.

F

Physical Activity

May be required to lift, carry, and/or move equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds

F

Physical Activity

May be required to stand or walk up to 80 percent of the time, including long durations of standing or walking up to 8 to 10 hours daily

F

Physical Activity

Some work may be repetitive, which may include repetitive physical motion

F

Physical Activity

Use of hands and fingers required to pinch, pick, and feel objects, tools and/or controls

F

Physical Activity

Work requires continuous mental attention and high alertness

F

Physical Activity

Work requires physical activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, crawling, climbing, balancing, reaching, etc., which may include the use of a step stool or ladder.

F

Physical Environment

May be exposed to adverse or hazardous conditions including, but not limited to, high-speed machinery and production equipment, work at heights, and/or near dust, fumes and gases

F

Physical Environment

May be exposed to excessive or loud noise where hearing protection is required

F

Physical Environment

Work takes place in extreme hot or cold temperatures

F

Reading

Significant reading in English required via Internet and/or bound volumes

O

Sedentary Work

Work may be sedentary or desk bound

R

Speaking

May be required to conduct presentations, facilitate training, and/or speak in front of large groups of people

O

Speaking

Required by telephone and/or in person

F

Training & Certification

Continuing education sessions and seminars may be required to maintain appropriate licensure, certifications, and level of technical proficiency. This may include completing programs that require passing scores on exams/exercises to maintain employment and/or vendor certifications.

O

Travel - Away

International travel may be required

N

Travel - Away

Overnight travel may be required up to 10 percent of the time

R

Travel - Away

Travel may include extended time at remote work locations

R

Travel - Local

Travel to other local business locations may be required and include driving a personal or company vehicle as necessary

R

Vision

Good close vision required for viewing paper copies and/or computer screens

F

Vision

Required to distinguish colors on monitoring equipment, paper copy, computer screen, or for safety purposes where vision impairment may be life threatening

F

Work Hours

May be required to work non-traditional business hours to accommodate various testing activities, implementations, conversions, projects, business contingencies, availability of work or resources, network or system application failures, etc.

R

Work Hours

May be required to work outside of normally scheduled hours as mandated by the client, project, and/or work load including overtime with minimal notification (e.g., evenings, weekends, and/or holidays)

F

Work Hours

On-call support may be required and may include 24x7 coverage

N

Work Hours

Scheduled work hours, including rotating shifts, may vary to support a 24x7 operation (e.g., early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.)

F

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.