Department: 16 – Fabrication

Hours: 1st Shift (5am-3pm) and 2nd Shift (3pm-1:30am), Monday through Thursday (overtime hours as needed)

Summary:

A Manual Welder is responsible for executing accurate welding of various materials and thicknesses to fit the specifications of our customers.

Responsibilities:

Safely set up parts for welding using hand tools, clamps, jigs, and fixtures
Read and interpret blueprints
Align, position and fit components into fixtures as instructed
Set up operation of automated equipment
Ensure work meets quality standards
Keep work area clean and organized
Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Proficient ability in various welding techniques (MIG, TIG, etc.)
Ability to read blueprints
Welding experience or trade school welding program required
Successful completion of an in-house weld test
Ability to read tape measure accurately
Great work ethic and attendance
Strong attention to detail
Ability to lift 45 lbs
High school diploma or GED required

Job Exposures:

Condition	Yes	No	Condition	Yes	No
Standing on Concrete	X		Vibration	X
Extreme Heat	X		Excessive Noise	X
Extreme Cold		X	Working Outside		X
Uneven Ground		X	Working at Heights		X
Dust/Fumes	X		Working with Machinery	X
Wet Surfaces		X	Cramped Areas	X

Required PPE:

Safety glasses
Steel toed boots
Denim pants long enough to cover ankles
Special attire-hood required for all welding
Special attire-PAPR if welding aluminum

Body Positions & Work Activities:

N=Never: not a part of the job
O=Occasionally: up to 2.5 hours OR 1-100 repetitions per 8 hour shift
F=Frequently: 2.5-5.25 hours OR 101-500 repetitions per 8 hour shift
C=Constantly: more than 5.25 hours OR more than 500 repetitions per 8 hour shift
- The above definitions need to be adjusted accordingly to describe shifts of other lengths.

Position	N	O	F	C	Position	N	O	F	C
Sitting	X				Balancing		X
Standing Still			X		Gripping				X
Standing/Walking			X		Pinching				X
Bend		X			Climb Stairs		X
Stoop (partial bend)		X			Climb Ladders		X
Squat		X			Drive	X
Twist/Turn		X			Reach Above Shoulder		X
Kneel	X				Computer Work		X
Crawl	X				Foot Controls	X

Material Handling:

N=Never: not a part of the job
O=Occasionally: up to 2.5 hours OR 1-100 repetitions per 8 hour shift
F=Frequently: 2.5-5.25 hours OR 101-500 repetitions per 8 hour shift
C=Constantly: more than 5.25 hours OR more than 500 repetitions per 8 hour shift
- The above definitions need to be adjusted accordingly to describe shifts of other lengths.

Activity	N	O	F	C	Notes
Lift: Floor level		X			Lift individual parts for welding. Hoist available for heavier parts. Can work at self selected height. Spools of lead up to 45# to restock MIG welders-can be lifted and then carted instead of being carried. Lifting of 3 pound lead for steel, 10 pounds for aluminum to heights at shoulder level or higher
Lift: Waist Level			X
Lift: Chest/Shoulder Level		X
Lift: Above Shoulder	X
Carry: Two Hands			X
Carry: One Hand		X
Reaching			X		Reaching to work on adjustable height table or on standard table. Standard table is 38 inches high with shelf at 62.5 inches. Often requires reaching away from and across body.
Walking			X		Within booth and to/from computer. Maximum of 180 feet at one time.
Push/Pull		X			Operate pallet jack

Note: While this position does not typically require lifting beyond 50 pounds, MiTM has established a company guideline stating that for items weighing over 50 pounds, it is expected that employees will use a multi-person lift or equipment designed for lifting.

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