Welder

POSITION: Welder

LOCATION: Jupiter, FL

STATUS: Hourly Non-Exempt

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Set-up and installation of welding equipment
• Execution of welding on gas turbine components as per the required technical specification
• Use of hand tools to assemble/disassemble and prep/blend welds.
• Quality check of the performed work before operation step confirmation
• Preparation/confirmation of the required quality documentation
• Reporting of used production time per production step
• Setting up welding parameters, selects consumable materials, and prepares work piece for new welding process trials together with engineering staff
• Designs and fabricates welding fixtures, chill blocks, and purge boxes as required
• Reporting of technical deviations with the Non-Conformance Reporting System (NCR)
• Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on equipment and tools
• Keeping the working environment and machines in a clean and proper condition
• Following Environmental Health and Safety regulations
• Continually improving operations and the working environment
• Other tasks assigned by production manager or supervisor

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Certified in welding (TIG & MIG) or equivalent years of experience.
• Must complete EHS assigned regulatory training for work area as described by PSM’s EHS Training Matrix

Skills/Experience

• 3+ years of experience with TIG welding
• 3+ years of experience in a production or maintenance environment
• 1+ years of experience with welding of Ni-base or Ni-Cr alloys
• Experienced in carrying out visual inspections of welds
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes

Physical Requirements

• Stooping/Crouching. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work area to another.
• Pushing & Pulling
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• May require travel (air & ground) with short notice.
• Being able to wear required PPEs for specific tasks performed, such as respirators, Tyvek suit, gloves, face shield, etc.
• Ability to cooperate and work with people

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled