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Welder, Mandan, ND

Posted September 26, 2011

Responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture product to customer drawings, specifications or other forms of instruction.

Essential Position Requirements:

• Proficient in assigned welding techniques.
  
• Interpretation of mechanical drawings, including weld requirement symbology.
  
• Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys, aluminum and some exotic materials.
  
• Working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
  
• Interpret conventional measuring instruments.
  
• Perform process inspection, maintain weld certification and documentation.
  
• Maintain welding equipment.
  
• Finish grinding applications using manual and power tools.
  
• Safety and Housekeeping.
  
• Others duties as assigned by the shop supervisor.

Education & Work Experience:
·    High School Diploma or GED and one to two years related experience.

Knowledge & Skills:
·    Ability to read prints and a tape measure. ·    Ability to follow verbal directions. ·    Basic mechanical knowledge preferred. ·    Ability to do your job as quickly and accurately as possible while following all safety standards.

Required Competencies/Qualities:
Accountability/Reliability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and being dependable and trustworthy. Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Detail Oriented/Accuracy – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task and perform work accurately and thoroughly. Goal Oriented – Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.

Physical Requirements:

·    Requires prolonged standing, bending, stopping and stretching. ·    Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate welding and other shop equipment. ·    Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

The duties described above are the general nature and level of work performed, but are not intended to be a complete comprehensive list of all the duties, activities, and responsibilities required of job incumbents.  Job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as needed and/or required.   Management has the right to revise this position description at any time.  The position description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.