Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Welder

Performs full welding requirements using MIG, TIG, plasma cutting and spot welding techniques to accomplish welded part assembly: collects shop papers, bill of materials and drawings when required to gather parts from drop zones and set work priorities following downstream time from control run sheets; gathers other material as required by the bill of material; controls, from this key area, downstream priority flow by following schedule and contract run sheet and completing the order before going on to next order; reports to supervision when material is not available for order completion with the intention of initiating correct procedures for what is a control breakdown; gathers segments together and assembles pre welded units using jigs or clamps; sets welders at proper amperage and prepares surface for welding using knowledge of inert gas requirements; using drawings and knowledge of part assembly welds units together; selects, stores and builds jigs as required; measures and checks parts for alignment and dimensional accuracy; uses measuring devices and small power tools such as hand grinders; manages inventory of finished parts and transfers completed units to the painting, sub assembly and assembly areas; corrects paper work and works with engineering group and others in correcting errors or in solving problems; assists in assembling prototype units for engineering; sends original shop paper with completed unit to next operation; reports design problems to engineering and supervision; train's new employees in procedures and assembly techniques when training is required.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

_ assembly skills in to set up jigs, prepare metal surfaces, set welders and weld units accurately.

_ experience in welding procedures, assembly requirements, locations of information and particularly a knowledge of parts and part numbers gained through direct involvement for a period of from six to twelve months.

_ knowledge of welding apparatus, welding techniques, plasma cutting, part names, engineering terminology, gas requirements and other welding specifications as required in putting together correct units.

_ ability to operate a fork lift with particular attention to the transfer of heavy off balance equipment.

_ ability to read drawings, bills of materials, shop paper, contract run sheet, schedule and instructions that come from engineering.

_ organizational ability to gather parts, select assembly sequences, prepare the work area, set priorities within the assembly operation, set work sequences to other priority demands especially from the painting and assembly operations, select and store jigs and complete tasks in an efficient manner.

_ analytical skills to read drawings, interpret requests from engineering and turn these requests into prototype units, design and build jigs to hold parts for welding and calculate amperage and gas settings for different metal gauges.

_ knowledge of parts and ability to identify a large number of parts by sight.

_ communication skills to assist in the requirement for coordinating work between work units, dealing with engineering and management and assisting others in troubleshooting problem areas.

_ knowledge of the company filing system and the drawing revision procedure.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

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_ knowledge of materials especially those materials and specifications required by the welding operation.

_ mathematical skills to calculate requirements for inventory and measure and calculate cuts.

_ ability to read, understand and follow WIP sheet

- knowledge of the scanning procedure

_ knowledge of the workers responsibilities under the OH&SA

MENTAL EFFORT REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB:

_ concentration on tasks to ensure that parts are aligned, surfaces are clean, settings are correct and finished product is aligned properly.

_ ability to shift between periods of concentration and the requirement for sorting and finding the needed information.

_ patience in training others.

_ attentiveness to the needs of others particularly when priorities are involved.

PHYSICAL EFFORT REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB:

_ manual dexterity in using tools with speed and accuracy.

_ capability to sweep the torch head over the work in a constant, steady, repetitious movement, from different and sometimes awkward body positions.

_ energy and stamina to accomplish the tasks standing or travelling between work stations for long periods of time.

_ strength in hands and forearms to operate tools in a more or less constant mode.

_ physical ability to lift heavy objects, pull, push, grasp, twist and turn in the performance of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PERFORMING THE JOB:

_ responsible for the careful installation of part components to ensure that the assembled unit is on spec.

_ draws material from drop zones as required.

_ gathers information from the shop paper, drawings, bill of materials, etc. to perform functions without direct guidance of supervision or engineering.

_ gains knowledge of specific welding procedures in the job at a level that surpasses that of direct supervision.

_ makes priority changes in work schedule periodically with the direction of supervision in order to accommodate changing requirements in assembly and painting.

RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PERFORMING THE JOB:

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_ stores and keeps track of jigs, welding supplies, clamps etc. and requisitions stock material when shortages

occur.

_ works with designers on prototype work periodically.

_ maintains of ordered work area and operates in a safe manner so as to protect fellow employees from welding flash and self from burn injuries.

_ brings major problems or problems that have an impact on other areas to the attention of supervision.

_ brings design errors to the attention of supervision and the engineering group both verbally and by using the corrective action request.

_ reports accidents, damage or safety problems to supervisor immediately.

_ follows all job procedures as detailed in the operator inspection plans.

_ follows general plant rules for safety and proper procedures.

_ scans on and off work orders as they are processed

_ responsible for maintain production flow from the proceeding operation to the subsequent operations

WORKING CONDITIONS:

_ works in a factory environment where heat, noise, smoke, dust and welding fumes are present.

_ must work in an area where electrical shock, welding flash, welding and contact burns, cuts, pulls and strains are an occupational hazard.

_ handles small parts the can cause cuts and power tools that can cause more serious injuries as part of the job.

_ physically handles objects over 30 pounds on a regular basis.

TOOLS

Jigs Measuring Tape Bar clamps

Grinder Square Plasma Cutter

Welding Machine Mallets Extension Cords

Sander Positioning Tables Computer

Vice Grips Belt Sander Lift Tables

C-Clamps Rollers Utility Knife

Pliers File Helmet

Tin Snips Hack Saw Bar code scanner

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

WELDING

SELECTION CRITERIA:

_ candidates for this position need to have basic welding knowledge or be capable of picking it up; a skill that is particularly critical is the ability to coordinate the hand eye aspect of welding and also see the weld pool over several hours. This is not easy and there is no good way of testing for it. It is an issue of narrow focusing and the ability to concentrate.

_ the ability to communicate and cooperate with others is important because of the requirement to interact with engineering, the brake operation, painting and assembly functions.

_ candidates should have experience in other areas of the operation before coming to welding so that their troubleshooting and analytical abilities can be assessed.

SKILLS:

_ small movement dexterity to assemble parts accurately.

_ analytical ability.

_ welding skills, information collection ability and system knowledge are essential to the job.

_ communication skills are important

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE:

_ use of MIG, TIG, Plasma cutting, and the operation of jigs.

_ information retrieval for documents and engineering drawings.

SAFETY:

_ training in welding safety procedures is essential for candidates in this position.

_ good housekeeping skills are required.

_ training in small tool safety is a requirement of the job.

_ training in the use and storage of pressurized industrial gases and the special handling requirements of acetylene is a job requirement.

_ training in the safe operation of industrial fork lifts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.12-$24.72 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person