SUMMARY:
Lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms
such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and building and bridge parts
by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be
assigned.
Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding.
Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding
equipment.
Assembles parts by bolting.
Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
Cleaning of work areas.
Maintain weld equipment and supplies.
Completing daily time sheets, QC inspection sheets, and any other paperwork required for the
area.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months
to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability
to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as
fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified through NYS DOT. Valid
forklift license or the ability to pass a written and hands on test for procuring future licensing.
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 this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is
occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical
parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat, risk
of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious
places and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Metatarsal and steel toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, welding
gloves, helmet, welding apron, sleeves, or jacket. Hard hat where required. Additional
equipment where conditions warrant.