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Key Technology lists this Welder opportunity in walla walla, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
WelderWelders use engineering drawings to build parts/equipment to the specifications on the drawings. This includes lay out, tack up, welding (GMAW and GTAW processes) and straightening as required to meet dimensional and quality specifications on material thickness of 20ga to 3/4" thick material. Welders will utilize additional tools such as clamps, pneumatic and electrical grinders, oxy-acetylene torches, etc. as needed.Level 1: • At all times safety is a top priority while performing any part of your job. • Read drawings and use fixtures, templates, stops, and guides as indicated to build equipment as required by blueprint. • Follow verbal and written instructions given by Production Supervisor • Measure component dimensions to determine accuracy of welding operation • Operate basic equipment with little supervision, i.e. pneumatic and electrical grinders, acetylene torches, and plasma torches, etc. • Lay out, tack up and weld simple equipment and components. • Assist other welders working on more complex equipment and components. • Demonstrate improving consistency in weld quality. • Demonstrate improving efficiency in meeting productivity expectations, as defined by actual labor hours compared against labor standards. • Identify and repair weld defects in accordance to quality standardsLevel 2: In addition to the above duties. • Make welds acceptable to standards for welding on arm brackets • Recognize and apply weld symbols • Demonstrated ability to meet productivity expectations, as defined by actual hours compared against labor standards • Demonstrated skills in using the stud gun processLevel 3: In addition to the above duties. • Advanced blue print reading skill as demonstrated by acceptable completion of complex equipment • Demonstrated ability to support screen welding • Demonstrated ability to weld all vibratory and/or optical equipmentLevel 4: In addition to the above duties. • Works on complex assignments requiring independent action and initiative to resolve issues • Demonstrated ability to weld all items in a particular area and is cross trained in at least one areaLevel 5: In addition to the above duties. • Demonstrated ability and interest to weld any itemTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions All applicants will need to pass a written and weld demonstration test appropriate for level of work. • EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE o Level 1: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and beginning computer skills. Formal classes from college, trade school or military service helpful o Level 2: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and beginning computer skills. Formal classes from college, trade school or military service helpful. 1.5 to 2.5 years of industrial welding experience and skill as evidenced by weld demonstration testing. o Level 3: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and beginning computer skills. Formal classes from college, trade school or military service helpful. 2.5 to 3.5 years of industrial welding experience and skill as evidenced by weld demonstration testing. o Level 4: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and beginning computer skills. Formal classes from college, trade school or military service helpful. 4.5 to 5.5 years of industrial welding experience and skill as evidenced by weld demonstration testing. o Level 5: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and beginning computer skills. Formal classes from college, trade school or military service helpful. 6.5 to 7.5 years of industrial welding experience and skill as evidenced by weld demonstration testing. • LANGUAGE SKILLS o Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blue prints and procedure manuals. Ability to write short routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with other employees of the organization. • MATHEMATICAL SKILLS o Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. • REASONING ABILITY o Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, blue print or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.All employees are required to wear eye and hearing protection at all times while in the manufacturing area. At all times use guards on grinders and a face shield while doing any type of grinding. Protective clothing provided by the company is to be worn at all times such as coveralls or shop jackets unless approved by management. Gloves must be worn at all times while welding. Either all leather shoes or boots must be worn at all times.
Worksite address
walla walla, WA, 99362, US
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