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Job Description:
Job Summary: Assist experienced welders with preparing materials, operating equipment, and maintaining a safe work environment to support the welding process.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists Welder I and Welder II in various welding tasks as directed.
- Prepares workpieces for welding by cleaning, grinding, and scraping as necessary.
- Helps set up welding equipment and tools under supervision.
- Handles and stores welding materials and equipment properly.
- Operates power tools and hand tools under guidance.
- Reads and interprets basic welding blueprints and instructions.
- Assists in tack welding components together for final welding.
- Supports Welder I and Welder II in maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
- Learns and follows safety procedures and guidelines at all times.
- Assists in training and mentoring new helpers as needed.
Education and Experience Requirements:
This is an entry level position. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to operate and maintain production equipment.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.
Work Environment:
- Ability to work in manufacturing facilities and regularly be exposed to varying and extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, chemical fumes, sharp metal objects and heavy forklift traffic.
- This position is designated as a safety-sensitive job and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing.
Disclaimer:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship
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