Welder Helper

The purpose of this document is to provide a clear description of levels/jobs and present a career path for Fabrication team members

Position Description:

The purpose of this position is to provide necessary support to the Fabrication shop from preparation to completion of jobs

Experience required:

• Ability to arrive on time and ready to work

• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner

• Ability to follow direction and exercise good judgment

• High attention to detail

• Willingness to learn new skills and tasks

• Perform basic math

• Willingness and ability to obtain OSHA 10 Certification

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time

• Minimum 1 year in welding/fabrication shop environment

• OSHA 10 Certified

• Certified forklift operator

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Self-starter, ability to work with minimal supervision

• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines

• Clean workpieces using grinder, sander, scraper, etc. to remove foreign material such as slag, scale, and rust

• Ability to correctly use/read a measuring tape, square, and other necessary tools and cut material to length

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and adhere to PPE guidelines

• Follow company policies on attendance, safety, etc.

• Maintain a positive attitude and high level of ethics and integrity

• Clean, inspect, maintain, and care for company provided tools and equipment

• Willingness to perform duties outside of the normal scope of work as requested by management

• Ability to ensure proper quantities and maintain quality control

• Ability to read and properly interpret blueprints, plans, and layouts

• Ability to properly and safely operate punch and drill press

• Ability to properly and safely operate (non-automated) saws

• Asses weld surfaces, structures, and components to identify errors