Welder

Key Technology inc

Walla Walla, WA

Pay: $20-$25/hr

Shift: Full time

POSITION SUMMARY

Welders 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..

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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 standards

Level 2:

In addition to the above duties.

• Make welds acceptable to 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 process

Level 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 equipment

Level 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 area

Level 5:

• In addition to the above duties.
• Demonstrated ability and interest to weld any item

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

To 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
• Level 1: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and beginning computer skills. Formal classes from college, trade school or military service helpful
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

* REASONING ABILITY

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

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