WelderTenneco- Smithville Welder Job Description
I. PURPOSE/SUMMARY Tends one or more machine tools, special purpose machines, industrial robots or hand welder to machine metal work pieces to specifications on production rate basis by performing the following duties.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lifts work piece manually or using hoist and secures work piece in fixture or loads automatic feeding device.
- Starts machine, engages feed, and observes operation.
- Mig and/or Tig welds product parts to specification either by machine or manually.
- Inspects and measures machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- Moves machine controls and guides to adjust machine.
- Replaces worn machine accessories such as cutting tools or brushes.
- Adds coolant to machine reservoir and turns valve to start flow of coolant.
- Files, sands, or shapes machined parts.
- Cleans machined parts.
- Tends machines and equipment other than machine tools.
- Other duties may be assigned.
III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
IV. JOB SPECIFICATIONS
A. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Industrial or manufacturing experience with 12 month shop floor operations experience preferred. The ability to certify on both mig and tig welding. Prior certification is not required, however it is preferred.
B. SKILL/CHARACTERISTICS Ability to comprehend simple instructions, and short correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to add and subtract. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
C. REMARKS This position description is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities. It outlines the essential functions of the job. An individual may be required to perform other duties from time to time. The company reserves the right to amend, change, or delete the contents of this description.
V. LIST ALL MACHINES, TOOLS, SOFTWARE, ETC. USED IN THIS POSITION Mig welder Tig welder Welding Helmet
VI. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
A. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally 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. Medical clearance completed annually for Hex Chrom and PAPR. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, liquids including oil, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
