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Summary:

The Welder I (WI) performs duties necessary to fit, align, weld and fabricate assemblies, components and weldments on specified KHS product lines, usually of a more standardized or repetitive nature or from more detailed instructions. May perform more complex fitting under direction.

Reports To: Production Supervisor or Manager

Essential Roles and Responsibilities(Other duties may be assigned.):

• Performs duties necessary to layout, fit, align, weld may involve pipe fitting, tube welding or metal components for machines which may include large, heavy, structural assemblies. May perform more complex fitting under direction
• Studies drawings, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished part, sequence of operations and setup requirements. Selects appropriate materials if not specified and determine bracing needed to avoid distortion
• Makes standard layouts using templates and fits and aligns components to make up the complete assembly; measures and marks dimensions and reference points on material or part as guides for fit up and welding
• Selects, aligns and secures holding fixtures, tools, attachments and materials on weld tables.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate welding factors
• Preheats materials as necessary and in accordance with specifications
• Sets up and operates Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Metal Inert Gas (MIG) or orbital welding equipment as well as sheet metal fabricating, cutting or forming machines to produce parts in accordance with specifications
• Fit up and tack weld as necessary using care and judgment to compensate for shrink or distortion
• Regularly checks work to verify dimensions, ensure compliance to specifications and make necessary adjustments or corrections
• Confers with engineers and production personnel to resolve machining or assembly issues
• Use powered industrial trucks to move materials to workspace
• Work is performed under supervision; completed projects subject to final inspection
• Perform routine maintenance on primary equipment Also operates forklifts and cranes to load and unload equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies Required:

Ability to pass pre-employment weld test; Demonstrated proficiency in welding, sheet metal fabricating and assembling procedures within three months.

Ability to safely operate forklifts, cranes and hand trucks.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Able to speak to others and give instruction in a clear, straightforward manner.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or GED Certificate in welding from technical school; one year experience with MIG or TIG welding; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings and blueprints, instructions, schedules, procedures, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports or correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Computer Skills and Abilities:

Ability to use computer software to report labor on shop orders.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharp tools and edges. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.